Description
A creamy, comforting dish featuring succulent chicken, sweet corn, and zesty lime, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless chicken thighs or breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the corn, cream cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Stir well.
- Pour the Mixture Over Chicken: Gently pour your corn and cream cheese mixture over the chicken, covering it completely.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Finish the Dish: About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken using two forks and stir in the Cotija cheese.
- Garnish: Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead strategy: Prepare ingredients the night before and store in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, street corn, creamy, comfort food, Mexican cuisine, easy recipe