Description
A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring chicken, corn, and creamy ingredients, inspired by Mexican street corn.
Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh grilled)
- 4 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime (fresh squeezed)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add the corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix everything together in the slow cooker.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cotija cheese and lime if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Fresh grilled corn adds a gourmet touch, especially in summer.
- For a vegan option, substitute chicken with a plant-based protein and use vegan cream cheese.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or hot sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg