Irresistible Slow-Cooker Street Corn Chicken Recipe
This Irresistible Slow-Cooker Street Corn Chicken recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with flavorful spices, creamy cheese, and fresh cilantro. Cooked slowly until shreddable, it’s a comforting dish perfect for easy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Topped with shredded cheese and sour cream, this slow cooker meal brings the popular street corn flavors right to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Base Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Juice of 2 limes
Spices and Herbs
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheese (for topping)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Mix Corn and Spices: In a bowl, combine the frozen corn, chili powder, cumin, and fresh lime juice. Mix well to evenly coat the corn with the spices and citrus.
- Add Corn Mixture: Pour the seasoned corn mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add Cream Cheese: Distribute the blocks of cream cheese on top of the corn and chicken to add creaminess during cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low heat for about 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and easily shreddable with a fork.
- Shred Chicken: After cooking, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks to mix it well with the corn and creamy sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon the shredded street corn chicken onto plates or tortillas. Top with chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add extra chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use full-fat or low-fat cream cheese according to your preference.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve a larger group using a larger slow cooker.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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