Street Corn Chicken Pasta

Name: Street Corn Chicken Pasta (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 2 tbsp chili lime seasoning; 8 oz cream cheese; 2 (15.25 oz) cans Mexican style street corn, drained; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked; 8 oz shredded pepper jack cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional); fresh cilantro, for garnish

This slow cooker street corn chicken pasta combines tender shredded chicken, Mexican-style corn, and a rich cream cheese sauce in one pot. It's a hands-off dinner that delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal active cooking time.

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Total

3h 35m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$29–$48

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
2 tbsp chili lime seasoning
8 oz cream cheese
2 (15.25 oz) cans Mexican style street corn, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1 lb rotini pasta, cooked
8 oz shredded pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)optional
fresh cilantro, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2
Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili lime seasoning.
3
Place the block of cream cheese on top of the seasoned chicken.
4
Add the two cans of drained Mexican style street corn.
5
Pour in the chicken broth.
6
Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
7
After 3 hours, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir everything together to create a creamy sauce.
8
Add the cooked pasta, shredded pepper jack cheese, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream to the slow cooker.
9
Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
10
Cover again and let it cook for another 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt.
11
Garnish with additional chili lime seasoning and fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Shred chicken while still warm for cleaner, more even pieces; it pulls apart effortlessly when hot but clumps when cold.
Stir the cream cheese in slowly after cooking to avoid lumps; let it melt into the warm broth before adding pasta.
Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining; use it to thin the sauce if the final dish is too thick.
Taste and adjust seasoning after adding pasta, as the starch dilutes salt and spices.

Substitutions

Cream cheese → sour cream or Greek yogurt (lighter, tangier sauce)
Mexican street corn → regular corn kernels plus cotija cheese and lime zest (similar flavor profile)
Chili lime seasoning → cumin, smoked paprika, and lime juice (1 tsp each as baseline)
Rotini → penne or shells (holds sauce equally well)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth to restore creaminess.

Equipment

slow cooker (6-quart or larger) · large pot for cooking pasta separately

Common Questions

Can I cook the pasta in the slow cooker from the start?

No. Add cooked rotini pasta at the end to prevent mushiness. Cook pasta separately and stir it in during the last 15-20 minutes of slow cooking.

What heat setting and cooking time should I use?

Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. The longer, slower cook allows flavors to meld and chicken to shred easily.

Can I substitute the cream cheese?

Yes. Use an equal amount of heavy cream mixed with Parmesan cheese, or swap for sour cream, though the texture will be lighter and tangier.

How do I store leftovers?

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth to restore creaminess.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes. Prep the slow cooker insert the night before with chicken, seasonings, corn, and broth. Refrigerate overnight and cook as directed. Add cream cheese and pasta on cooking day.