Name: Crock Pot Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 4 cups fresh corn kernels; 2 cans diced poblano peppers (4 oz each), or mild green chiles; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt, adjust to taste; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 lime fresh limes, for juice and serving

Steps

Place chicken thighs, corn, poblano peppers, and diced onion in a 6-quart crock pot.
Add chicken broth, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until chicken is very tender.
Remove chicken thighs and shred with two forks, discarding any bones or fat. Return shredded chicken to the crock pot.
In a small bowl, whisk together butter and cornstarch until smooth. Stir this mixture into the chowder.
Add heavy cream and whole milk. Stir well to combine.
Turn the crock pot to high and cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chowder thickens.
Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in juice from 1 lime.
Ladle into bowls and top with cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve hot.

Chef's notes

Use chicken thighs instead of breasts—they stay tender and flavorful over the long cook time. For maximum thickness, don't skip the butter-cornstarch roux; mix it well before stirring in to avoid lumps. Stir in the cream mixture on high heat with the lid off for the final 20-30 minutes so evaporation helps thicken the base. Fresh lime juice and cilantro added at the end brighten the rich, creamy flavors—don't skip them. Cotija adds authentic street-corn texture; feta or queso fresco work if unavailable.

Crock Pot Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chowder

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