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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

A close-up of slow cooker street corn chicken in a white bowl, topped with crumbled cheese and cilantro.
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This slow cooker chicken recipe captures the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn, also known as elote. It’s a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners, served in bowls, tacos, or on nachos.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, combine drained corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chicken broth, mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the corn mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the corn mixture.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño to the slow cooker.
  • This dish reheats well. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Serve over rice, in tortillas for tacos, or as a topping for nachos.

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