Mexican Street Corn Chicken
16 Comments May 28, 2024
Updated Jun 14, 2025
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
If you love elote-style flavors, this Mexican Street Corn Chicken brings all the savory, zesty goodness in one easy, hands-off dinner.
Recipe Highlights
- All the flavor of Mexican street corn in a hearty, protein-packed dish
- Just a few minutes of prep—everything simmers together in the slow cooker
- Great for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd
- Perfectly creamy and packed with smoky spice, corn, and beans
Key Ingredients
Chicken breast – cut into bite-sized pieces for quick, even cooking
Southwest corn – adds sweetness and a touch of heat
Black beans – hearty and filling
Cream cheese – creates a rich, tangy base
Jalapeños & garlic – for a little kick and lots of flavor
Chili powder, cumin, tajin – the smoky spice blend that ties it all together
Queso fresco, cilantro, lime – fresh toppings that finish the dish perfectly
How to make Mexican Street Corn Chicken
- Add everything to the slow cooker—just dump and go.
- Let it cook until the chicken is tender and the mixture is creamy.
- Top and serve with queso fresco, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Sarah’s Tips
Make it easy: Add the chicken breasts whole instead of dicing, then shred them right before serving.
Spice level: Leave out the jalapeno and add a bell pepper if you prefer a milder flavor.
Cheesy: Stir in pepper jack or cheddar for extra cheesy flavor.
How to Serve
- Serve over rice for a heartier meal. Add the chicken into tortillas or make burrito bowls.
- You can even serve it as a dip with tortilla chips at parties—just set it to warm and let guests scoop it up!
- Top each portion with more cheese and cilantro.
Featured Comment
“My family and I love this recipe. My husband who loves his beef and picky 3 year old cannot get enough! Thank you!”
– ANONYMOUS
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 30 oz. southwest style corn, (two 15-oz. cans) drained
- 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. tajin seasoning, plus more for serving
For Serving
- ¼ cup queso fresco
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken, broth, onion, jalapeno, garlic, corn, beans, cream cheese, chili powder, lime juice, salt, cumin, tajin in the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- Stir and serve with queso fresco, cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
More Slow Cooker Mexican-Inspired Recipes
Green Chicken Enchilada Soup and Mexican Chicken Soup are both flavorful, comforting options packed with spice and tender chicken.
Try Salsa Verde Beef or Mexican Shredded Beef for rich, saucy meat that’s great in tacos, bowls, or burritos.
For something bold and cheesy, don’t miss Restaurant Style Queso, Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga, or Chicken Tortilla Soup.
My family and I love this recipe. My husband who loves his beef and picky 3 year old cannot get enough! Thank you!
Should corn be drained?
Yes! I fixed that.
Mine is a little watery, is that normal?
It depends on how much liquid is in your chicken breasts, I would cut down on the chicken broth next time.
Does this freeze well? I’m looking for dips and other items I can freeze ahead and pull out for dinners during warm weather.
I have not tried freezing this one. Sometimes dairy can separate after being thawed.
Is there anything I could use to replace the Tajin? I have all ingredients to make now with the exception of Tajin……..
You can skip it or add a touch of cayenne.
How many does this serve?
The recipe says ’15 ounce cans (plural) of southwest style corn’ but it doesn’t say how many cans. Is the s a typo? Or do we truly use more than one can?
It’s two cans, thank you!
Could this be made with just Costco street corn dip & chicken for an easier/quick recipe? Looking for a quick recipe with the ingredients I have on hand.
I’m unsure how it would heat up! If it says you can heat it on the label, then I think it would be fine.
The recipe says cans of corn; how many cans? 2? 3?
2 cans!