Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a creamy, flavorful and easy dinner recipe. It combines tender chicken with sweet corn and Mexican-inspired spices. This recipe is perfect for busy days because the slow cooker does most of the work.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen or canned
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Make sure they are evenly spaced for even cooking.
Mix the Sauce
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Add Corn
- Stir in corn kernels to the sauce mixture. Mix until well combined.
Pour Sauce Over Chicken
- Spread the sauce and corn mixture evenly over chicken in the slow cooker.
Cook in Slow Cooker
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
Check Chicken for Doneness
- Use a fork to check. Chicken should be tender and easily shred with a fork.
Add Cheese
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover and cook for 5–10 more minutes until melted.
Add Lime and Cilantro
- Squeeze lime juice and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the chicken. Mix gently before serving.
Serve Warm
- Use a spoon to serve chicken and corn mixture onto plates or bowls. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen corn if fresh is unavailable; no need to thaw.
- Shred chicken with two forks for easy serving.
- Adjust chili powder for more or less spice.
- Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- Leftovers can be stored and reheated for quick meals.