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Street Corn Chicken

A creamy and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish made in the slow cooker that captures the essence of street corn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and liquids
  • 2 cans corn kernels, drained (15 ounces each)
  • 1 piece jalapeño pepper, diced (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
Creamy sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For serving
  • to taste lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until uniform and set aside a small pinch for the creamy sauce.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub the spice blend evenly over both sides. Layer the chicken in the slow cooker.
  3. Scatter the corn, jalapeño, minced garlic over the chicken, and pour chicken broth around the edges.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or high for 2 to 2.5 hours, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, Mexican crema/sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and the reserved spice blend. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks and return to the slow cooker. Pour the creamy sauce over and add cotija cheese and most of the cilantro. Stir until everything is coated and warm.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with lime wedges and garnish with remaining cilantro.

Notes

For variations, you can add more jalapeño for spice, use black beans for a vegetarian option, or mix in Mexican blend cheese for extra flavor.