Description
A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe combining chicken with creamy street corn flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) corn kernels, drained
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely diced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup (115 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (104 g) Mexican crema or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest, from about 1 lime, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry and rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the corn, jalapeño (if using), and minced garlic around and over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth around the chicken. The liquid does not need to cover the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or high for 2 to 2 ½ hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a plate. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, crema (or sour cream), lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, and paprika.
- Stir the creamy sauce into the corn mixture in the slow cooker.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and cook on low for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until warmed through.
- Stir in the Cotija cheese and most of the cilantro. Top with additional Cotija, cilantro, and lime zest. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding or omitting the jalapeño.
- Make this dish gluten-free by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours on low or 2 to 2 ½ hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg