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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: Creamy Comfort in a Bowl

A creamy and comforting dish that captures the vibrant essence of street food with tender chicken and luscious corn sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Thighs for richer flavor or breasts for a leaner option.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cups Corn Fresh grilled corn is ideal, but frozen or canned also work.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Consider using vegan alternatives for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese Feta can be a suitable substitution.
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Preferably freshly squeezed.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Jarred garlic can be used for convenience.
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder Substitute with chipotle or cayenne for more heat.
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
For Garnish
  • Fresh Cilantro Optional for those who aren’t fond of cilantro.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken
  1. Begin by placing the boneless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker. Spread them out evenly.
  2. Layer the corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder on top of the chicken without stirring.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  4. Once cooking time is complete, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks.
  5. Serve the creamy mixture onto plates or bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid stirring before cooking for the best texture. You can use frozen chicken; add an extra hour to the cooking time. For a vegan option, replace chicken with jackfruit and use vegan cream cheese.

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