Description
Slow-Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a creamy, corn‑infused chicken dish perfect for quick weeknight meals. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a flavorful blend of frozen corn, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and melted cheese, creating a Mexican‑style comfort food that’s ready to shred and serve over tortillas or rice. Ideal for families, this set‑and‑forget recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort, making it a go‑to for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add frozen corn, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and cilantro.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Cover and cook on low 6‑8 hours or high 3‑4 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to pot, and stir.
- Serve warm in tortillas, over rice, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeño. Use fresh corn for a crunchier texture. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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