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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: A Creamy Family Favorite

Enjoy this creamy Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken, a comforting family favorite that's quick to prepare and gluten-free!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Base
  • 2 pounds Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Can use frozen chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Dairy-free can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Feta is a good substitute
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is ideal, jarred is convenient
For the Additional Flavor
  • 2 cups Corn (Frozen or Canned)
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Substitute with chipotle or cayenne for more heat
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh is best, bottled works in a pinch

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken
  1. Prepare the Chicken Base: Place the boneless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Layer the Corn: Add the corn on top of the seasoned chicken, covering evenly to ensure a well-balanced flavor.
  3. Add Creamy Ingredients: Place cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder over the corn layer without stirring.
  4. Set to Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken in the pot, mixing with remaining ingredients for a creamy sauce.
  6. Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add a splash of broth or milk until the desired consistency is reached.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, serving alongside rice or tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use frozen chicken directly in slow cooker and adjust cooking time. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

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