Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of street corn to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy, zesty sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, each bite is sure to leave you craving more. Serve it over rice or in tortillas for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups corn (frozen or fresh)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- Juice of 2 limes
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and layer with corn and cubed cream cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder; pour over the layered ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
- Squeeze lime juice over the dish before serving and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with spices before cooking. Add jalapeños if you prefer some heat or swap out spices based on your taste preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.