Description
This Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken recipe combines tender chicken with creamy, cheesy street corn flavors and a hint of smoky spices. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal, it features corn, cream cheese, and cotija cheese slow-cooked to juicy perfection, then garnished with fresh lime juice and cilantro for a vibrant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
Corn Mixture
- 2 cups corn (fresh grilled, frozen, or canned)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Cheese Mixture
- 4 oz cream cheese (or vegan alternative)
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese (or feta)
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Place the boneless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even layer.
- Add Corn and Seasonings: Add the corn on top of the chicken, then sprinkle the minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder evenly over the ingredients. Drizzle the fresh lime juice over the entire mixture to add brightness.
- Mix and Add Cheeses: In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese and cotija cheese together until smooth and creamy. Pour this cheese mixture evenly over the chicken and corn in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for about 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
- Serve: At the end of cooking, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker if desired. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving for a fresh, herby touch.
Notes
- You can use either boneless chicken breasts or thighs according to preference; thighs will be juicier.
- Fresh grilled corn will add the most flavor, but frozen or canned corn works well too.
- For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative and use vegan feta or omit cheese.
- Adjust chili powder to taste for more or less spiciness.
- Shredding the chicken in the slow cooker helps mix all the flavors together.
- Serve with tortillas or rice for a complete meal.
