Description
Comforting slow-cooked chicken with flavors of street corn in a creamy, zesty mixture, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs
- 2 cups Corn
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese
- 1 Lime
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- Fresh Cilantro (Optional)
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker.
- Layer with chicken, corn, cream cheese, and cotija cheese.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Add a splash of water if needed.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred chicken in the pot and mix.
- Serve with garnish of fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Serve on a bed of lettuce or in taco shells for a lighter meal. Pairs well with rice or grits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: slow cooker, street corn, chicken, comfort food, Mexican