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How I Make Slow-Cooker Street Corn Chicken for Cozy Nights

How I Make Slow-Cooker Street Corn Chicken for Cozy Nights
Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min
Serves
6
Calories
450 kcal
Carbs
30.00 g

Ingredients

  • 4 piecesBoneless Chicken Breasts (Substitutions for thighs offer extra moisture.)
  • 2 cupsFrozen Corn (Fire-roasted corn for a smoky twist recommended.)
  • 1 tablespoonChili Powder (Adjust quantity according to heat preference.)
  • 8 ouncesCream Cheese (Low-fat cream cheese can be a lighter substitute.)
  • 1 teaspoonCumin (Coriander can be a mild alternative.)
  • 2 tablespoonsLime Juice (Fresh lime juice preferred, bottled can work.)
  • 1/4 cupCilantro (Omit for non-cilantro lovers.)
  • 1 cupShredded Cheese (Queso fresco is ideal.)
  • 1/2 cupSour Cream (Greek yogurt can serve as a healthier option.)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Begin by spraying your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.

  2. 2

    Place the boneless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, combine the frozen corn, chili powder, cumin, and fresh lime juice. Toss to coat the corn evenly.

  4. 4

    Pour the corn mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.

  5. 5

    Top the mixture with blocks of cream cheese.

  6. 6

    Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for about 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.

  7. 7

    Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot and mix with the creamy corn mixture. Serve hot with cilantro, shredded cheese, and sour cream.