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Cozy Crockpot Mexican Street Corn & Chicken Chowder: Easy 30-Min Recipe

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This creamy, smoky, and tangy chowder combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and a rich cream cheese broth with classic Mexican street corn flavors. It’s a quick, no-fuss weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups frozen corn (about 20 oz)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1–2 limes
  • Cotija cheese for topping
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • Tortilla chips or strips for serving

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Place the chicken at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with frozen corn, diced onion, and minced garlic. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over everything.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the can of green chiles (undrained). Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  5. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks or tongs.
  6. Cut the softened cream cheese into cubes and stir into the chowder. Let it melt for 10-15 minutes, then stir until smooth and creamy.
  7. Squeeze the juice of 1-2 limes into the pot and stir. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  8. Ladle the chowder into bowls. Top with cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips. Serve hot.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and skip the cotija. For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for two cans of drained black beans and reduce cooking time to 2-3 hours on low. Toasting the spices with the onion and garlic before adding to the slow cooker adds extra depth. The chowder thickens as it sits; add a splash of broth when reheating if needed.

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Keywords: crockpot, slow cooker, Mexican street corn, chicken chowder, easy weeknight dinner, creamy soup, elote

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