Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken – A Comforting Mexican-Inspired Dinner
Indulge in the creamy, zesty goodness of Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken – A Comforting Mexican-Inspired Dinner. This delightful dish combines tender chicken with sweet corn and a medley of vibrant spices, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or lively family gatherings, this meal is not only easy to prepare but also offers endless serving options, from tacos to burrito bowls. With its rich flavors and family-friendly appeal, it’s bound to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 to 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning
- 1.5 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 (15-ounce) cans corn kernels, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 5.3 ounces plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken thighs, diced onion, minced garlic, Tajin seasoning, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours.
- Add drained corn, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese), cilantro, salt, and pepper. Stir gently and cook for an additional 1–2 hours on low heat.
- Before serving, garnish with extra Tajin seasoning and optional toppings like jalapeños or cotija cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg