🌽🍗 Crockpot Street Corn Chicken Pasta (Mexican Street Corn Inspired)
A creamy, flavor-packed slow cooker meal inspired by Mexican street corn (Elote). This dish combines tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, creamy cheese sauce, smoky spices, and pasta into a comforting one-pot dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: About 5 hours
- Servings: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken & Pasta
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned drained)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, or bow ties), cooked separately
🧀 Creamy Street Corn Sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
🌶️ Toppings (Optional)
- Extra cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Tajín seasoning
- Sliced jalapeños
- Crushed tortilla chips
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Slow Cook the Chicken
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Add corn, onion, garlic, chicken broth, and seasonings.
- Cover and cook:
LOW: 5–6 hours
HIGH: 3–4 hours
until chicken is tender.
2. Shred the Chicken
- Remove chicken from the crockpot.
- Shred with two forks.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir.
3. Make It Creamy
- Add:
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Mayonnaise
- Cheddar
- Monterey Jack
- Stir until melted and creamy.
- Add lime juice and cilantro.
4. Add Pasta
- Cook pasta until just al dente.
- Drain and add to the crockpot.
- Stir gently until pasta is coated in the creamy street corn sauce.
5. Finish & Serve
Top with:
🌽 Extra corn
🧀 Cotija cheese
🌿 Fresh cilantro
🍋 Lime juice
🌶️ Tajín or chili flakes
Serve warm.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Pairs well with:
- 🥗 Fresh avocado salad
- 🌮 Tortilla chips and salsa
- 🫘 Black beans
- 🥑 Guacamole
- 🍞 Garlic bread
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add crispy bacon for a smoky twist.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
- Add diced jalapeños for heat.
- Swap pasta for rice to make a street corn chicken rice bowl.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- Add black beans for extra protein and texture.
🧊 Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze without pasta for better texture, up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth.
🍴 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 650
- Protein: 42 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fat: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
Crockpot Street Corn Chicken Pasta is the perfect comfort fusion—creamy pasta, juicy chicken, sweet corn, tangy lime, and bold Mexican street corn flavors all slow-cooked into one irresistible meal. 🌽✨