Description
A creamy, comforting dish with chicken, corn, and cheese perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs
- 2 cups Corn
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese
- 1 Lime, juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- Fresh Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it’s spread evenly.
- Mix the corn, cream cheese, Cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder in a separate bowl until combined.
- Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring it coats well.
- Cover and cook on low for 360-420 minutes or high for 180-240 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix with the sauce, allowing it to thicken.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Ensure proper seasoning; add lime juice for enhanced flavor. Adjust spiciness with chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg