Description
Creamy, zesty, and full of bold Mexican street corn flavor, this Crockpot Mexican Street Corn Chicken is a comforting slow cooker meal that’s easy to prep and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cups frozen corn
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No need to preheat the crockpot, just ensure it’s ready to go.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken, corn, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and lime juice to the crockpot. Stir gently.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure the lid fits snugly to trap heat and moisture.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread everything evenly in the pot, pressing cream cheese down slightly.
- Cook to Perfection: Cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–7 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Finishing Touches: Shred chicken in the pot, then stir in cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve over rice, in tacos, or however you like best.
Notes
- Use block cream cheese for better melting.
- Add diced jalapeños if you like extra heat.
- Taste and adjust lime or seasoning before serving.
- Leftovers make excellent quesadillas or burrito filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Mexican street corn chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker, elote chicken, creamy chicken recipes