Description

Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a creamy and comforting dish that combines tender slow-cooked chicken with the smoky, tangy flavors of street corn. This easy, hands-off recipe blends corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, and spices to create a deliciously rich dish perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Corn

1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (thighs for richer flavor, breasts for leaner)
2 cups Corn (fresh grilled, frozen, or canned)

Cheeses

4 oz Cream Cheese (or vegan alternatives like Tofutti or Kite Hill)
1/3 cup Cotija Cheese (or feta as a substitute)

Seasonings and Extras

1 lime, juiced (freshly squeezed preferred)
2 cloves Garlic, minced (jarred can be used)
1/2 tsp Chili Powder (chipotle or cayenne can be substituted for more heat)
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (adds smokiness)
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Fresh Cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Preparation: Gather all ingredients and prepare the garlic by mincing it. Juice the lime to have fresh lime juice ready.
Layer Ingredients: Place the boneless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer the corn evenly over the chicken. Add dollops of cream cheese, sprinkle cotija cheese, then pour the lime juice on top. Add the minced garlic and sprinkle the chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder without stirring.
Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set the cooker to LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked, juicy, and shreds easily with a fork.
Shred and Combine: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir all the ingredients together to blend the flavors and the creamy texture. If the mixture seems too thick, optionally adjust the consistency by stirring in a small amount of broth or milk until desired texture is reached.
Serve: Serve the dish hot, topped with fresh cilantro for extra flavor and garnish.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
Fresh grilled corn adds the most authentic street corn flavor, but frozen or canned corn works well too.
If you prefer a vegan version, use vegan cream cheese alternatives and skip the chicken, or substitute with plant-based protein.
Adjust the chili powder quantity according to your heat preference.
Adding a bit of broth or milk after shredding the chicken can help loosen the texture to your liking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4-5 hours on LOW or 2-3 hours on HIGH
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, street corn chicken, creamy chicken recipe, slow cooker dinner, comfort food chicken, easy chicken recipe