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Crockpot Mexican Street Corn & Chicken Chowder Recipe

Crockpot Mexican Street Corn & Chicken Chowder Recipe
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5.2 from 22 reviews

This Crockpot Mexican Street Corn & Chicken Chowder is a creamy, flavorful slow cooker soup combining tender chicken thighs, sweet fire-roasted corn, spicy green chiles, black beans, and sharp cheddar cheese. It’s an easy, comforting dish that hits all the right notes of classic Mexican street corn, served as a hearty chowder perfect for any day.

Ingredients

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Add First (to slow cooker):

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (leave whole, or halve breasts)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 (14.75 oz) cans cream-style sweet corn
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn (preferably fire-roasted)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (with liquid)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Add Later:

  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream

Optional Toppings:

  • Crushed tortilla chips
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Jalapeño slices
  • Diced avocado
  • Lime wedges
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Prep the Crockpot: Lightly spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add all the “Add First” ingredients to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all flavors evenly.
  3. Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 3–5 hours or on low for 4–6 hours, until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
  4. Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot, shred it with two forks, and return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
  5. Finish the Chowder: Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Then add the half-and-half or heavy cream, stirring until fully incorporated into the chowder.
  6. Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with your choice of optional toppings like crushed tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices, diced avocado, lime wedges, or sour cream for extra flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to significantly reduce cooking time if desired.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you prefer a spicier chowder.
  • For a thicker chowder consistency, blend 1 cup of the soup before stirring it back into the pot.

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Keywords: Chicken chowder, Mexican street corn, slow cooker recipe, crockpot soup, easy dinner, creamy chicken soup, Mexican flavors

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