Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn with this Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken. This creamy and zesty dish is a delightful twist on traditional elote, transforming tender chicken into a savory masterpiece perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or salads. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this effortless dinner option is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep sessions. Packed with rich flavors from cream cheese and cotija cheese, this versatile recipe will satisfy the entire family. Enjoy an easy-to-make dish that promises to elevate your dining experience with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Optional: Fresh cilantro
- Optional: 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Place boneless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Top with corn, cream cheese cubes, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder without stirring.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Serve immediately in tacos, over rice, or as a dip for nachos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg