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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

Tender, creamy chicken slow-cooked with corn, cheese, and spices for a comforting meal inspired by Mexican street corn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Base
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 15 oz can corn drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
To Finish
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño diced, optional
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs or forks for shredding
  • Serving spoon

Method
 

  1. Add chicken breasts to the slow cooker and top with corn, spices, cream cheese, and mayonnaise.
  2. Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2½–3 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in lime juice, lime zest, and cotija cheese until creamy and combined.
  5. Serve with cilantro, jalapeño, and lime wedges for garnish.

Notes

To thicken sauce, uncover for 15 minutes before serving or stir in extra cheese.