Description
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is an easy, high-protein Mexican-inspired dinner that combines tender chicken thighs with sweet corn, chili spices and creamy sauce. Cooked low and slow, the dish delivers bold street-corn flavor in a single pot, perfect for busy weeknights or meal-prep. Serve in tacos, over rice, with fresh cilantro for a satisfying, restaurant-style experience at home. The slow cooker melds flavors while keeping the chicken moist, and can thin the sauce with splash of grape juic
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add frozen corn and pour grape juice over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or high for 3‑4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks, stir in heavy cream, and let the sauce thicken.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice, in tacos, or with your favorite side.
Notes
- For a dairy‑free version
- substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. Adjust heat with a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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