Description
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines street corn with tender chicken, all cooked in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs
- 2 cups Corn (Fresh grilled, frozen, or canned corn)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (Can use vegan alternatives)
- 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese (Feta works as a substitute)
- 1 Lime (Juice of)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- Fresh Cilantro (Optional)
Instructions
- Start by placing the boneless chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, combine the corn, cream cheese, Cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Mix everything well until the ingredients are combined and the cream cheese is soft.
- Pour the corn and cheese mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once done, you can shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it into the creamy mixture.
- If desired, sprinkle fresh cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made more suitable for dietary preferences by adjusting the types of chicken and cheeses used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican