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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

Creamy Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken, a creamy and family-friendly dish perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Corn Fresh grilled corn is ideal, but frozen or canned corn works too.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Can use vegan options like Tofutti or Kite Hill.
  • 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese Feta can substitute if cotija isn't available.
  • 1 none Lime Juice Juice of 1 lime, always go for fresh juice.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, jarred garlic can be a quick alternative.
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder Chipotle or cayenne can be used for extra kick.
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika Introduces a delightful smoky flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder Helps elevate overall flavor subtly.
For Garnish
  • Fresh Cilantro Optional, omit if fresh herbs aren’t your thing.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by placing the slow cooker on a clean, flat surface. Layer the bottom with boneless chicken breasts or thighs, ensuring they’re laid out evenly.
  2. Carefully add 2 cups of corn over the chicken, followed by 4 ounces of cream cheese. Next, sprinkle in 1/3 cup of cotija cheese and squeeze in the juice from 1 lime. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Do not stir; just layer everything gently!
  3. Cover your slow cooker with its lid and set to the LOW setting for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. Once cooking time is complete, carefully remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  5. Scoop the creamy Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken into serving bowls or on plates and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro as a garnish. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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