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Street Corn Chicken

Savory Street Corn Chicken: Comforting Flavor in Every Bite

This Street Corn Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish inspired by Mexican street food, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Thighs provide a richer flavor.
For the Corn Sauce
  • 2 cups Corn Fresh grilled is best, but frozen or canned works.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese For vegan option, substitute with Tofutti or Kite Hill.
  • 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese Feta can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Fresh juice recommended.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or jar garlic can be used.
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder Chipotle powder can be used for smokiness.
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
For Garnishing
  • Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Layer the boneless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer in the corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, and minced garlic. Sprinkle chili powder and smoked paprika on top without stirring.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked and shredded easily.
  3. Shred the chicken in the pot and stir all ingredients together; add chicken broth or milk if the sauce is too thick.
  4. Serve in bowls or plates, topping with cilantro if desired. Perfect with sides like cilantro-lime rice or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly, adding a splash of broth for moisture if needed.

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