Description
A hearty dish of street corn chicken that’s rich, savory, and bursting with flavor—perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (with or without green chilies)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or cotija cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning it with salt, pepper, and half of the spices (chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika).
- Layer your ingredients in the slow cooker, starting with the seasoned chicken, followed by tomatoes, corn, black beans, red pepper, onion, and garlic.
- Add chicken or vegetable broth over the layers and sprinkle remaining spices on top.
- Set your slow cooker to low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks after cooking and return it to the pot, mixing thoroughly.
- Serve garnished with crumbled cheese and cilantro, alongside lime wedges.
Notes
Consider using turkey or beef as an alternative to chicken. For a vegan option, try chickpeas or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg