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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

Creamy Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken for Cozy Family Nights

A delightful Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken that brings warmth and comfort to your table, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Thighs yield a richer flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Corn Fresh grilled corn is ideal, but frozen or drained canned corn works.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with vegan cream cheese if needed.
  • 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese Feta is an acceptable alternative.
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Freshly squeezed juice preferred.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder Swap for chipotle for smokiness.
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika Infuses a smoky vibe.
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder Enhances the sauce's complexity.
For the Garnish
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Optional.

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Directions
  1. Layer the Chicken: Place the boneless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker, spread out evenly.
  2. Add the Corn and Cheeses: Pile the corn on top of the chicken, followed by cream cheese and cotija cheese.
  3. Season the Mixture: Pour lime juice over the layers and sprinkle garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder on top.
  4. Cook with Care: Cover and set slow cooker to LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  5. Shred and Combine: Use two forks to shred the chicken in the pot and mix everything together.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Scoop onto plates and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with variations like buffalo chicken or Tex-Mex casserole to cater to different tastes. Proper storage techniques maintain freshness for leftovers.

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