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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken recipe is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish combining tender chicken with a zesty, cheesy corn mixture inspired by Mexican street corn. Slow-cooked to perfection, the chicken absorbs the bold flavors of lime, garlic, chili powder, and smoked paprika, making it an easy, hands-off meal perfect for any day of the week. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it offers a delightful balance of smoky, tangy, and savory notes that’s both comforting and vibrant.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 2–3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (thighs recommended for extra flavor and moisture)

For the Corn Mixture

  • 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh grilled corn)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (Neufchâtel for a lighter option; Greek yogurt can substitute)
  • ⅓ cup cotija cheese (Feta as an alternative)

For the Flavor

  • Juice of 1 lime (preferably fresh)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (fresh garlic recommended)
  • ½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder (can substitute with fresh onions)

For the Garnish

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
  2. Make the corn mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Mix well until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
  3. Add the corn mixture: Spoon the prepared corn mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, spreading it to cover the surface.
  4. Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
  5. Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken and spoon some of the corn mixture on top. Garnish generously with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for a juicier result.
  • Using fresh grilled corn adds a smoky depth to the dish but canned or frozen corn works perfectly fine.
  • For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Neufchâtel or Greek yogurt.
  • Adjust chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
  • Serve with warm tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, street corn chicken, Mexican chicken recipe, slow cooker recipes, easy chicken dinner, creamy corn chicken

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