- Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- For the Street Corn Sauce:
- 2 cups corn kernels canned, frozen, or fresh
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ¾ cup sour cream Greek yogurt also works
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack pepper jack, or cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Optional Toppings:
- Additional cilantro
- Crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- Extra lime juice
- Chili flakes or Tajín seasoning
- Sliced green onions
- Fresh jalapeño
- These ingredients stay true to the flavor of street corn: creamy smoky, spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet. Best of all, everything is easy to find and inexpensive.
Required Kitchen Tools
You don’t need complicated equipment to make Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken. Here’s what you’ll need:
Slow cooker (3-7 quart capacity)
Measuring spoons and cups
Chef’s knife
Cutting board
Mixing spoon
Optional: skillet for browning chicken