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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

This Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed crockpot meal inspired by Mexican street corn! Juicy chicken slow-cooked with corn, spices, lime, and cream cheese makes a perfect lazy dinner crockpot recipe for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups frozen or canned corn drained
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease the slow cooker or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and top with corn, green chiles, and all spices.
  3. Add lime juice, then top with cream cheese and shredded cheese.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir everything until creamy and well combined.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
  • Add diced jalapeños for extra spice.
  • Serve with rice, tortillas, or over baked potatoes.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.