Description
If you’re craving a quick and flavorful dinner, look no further than Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: Creamy, Zesty, and Effortless Dinner Magic. This delightful dish combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn (elote) with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty lime. Perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or salads, this recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prepping. With its rich taste and versatile serving options, it’s bound to become a family favorite that brings excitement to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili 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. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until chicken is easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks and mix until creamy.
- Serve in tacos, rice bowls, or salads with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours on LOW or 2–3 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg