This Crock Pot Chicken with Corn on the Cob is a hearty and family-friendly recipe, which uses barbecue chicken, cheesy potatoes, and sweet corn. It’s the ultimate comfort food meal, ready in about 8 hours and 15 minutes.
Crock Pot Chicken With Corn on the Cob Ingredients
- 2½ pounds frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 6 gold potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 frozen mini ears corn on the cob
- Aluminum foil
- Non-stick cooking spray
How To Make Crock Pot Chicken With Corn on the Cob
- Prep vegetables: Clean and chop potatoes and dice the onion.
- Prepare chicken: Spray crock pot with non-stick spray. Place frozen chicken breasts in the bottom and brush with barbecue sauce, covering completely. Pour any remaining sauce over chicken.
- Mix potato packet: In a bowl, combine potatoes, onion, vegetable oil, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well and wrap in a large foil packet.
- Wrap corn: Wrap each mini ear of corn separately in foil.
- Assemble and cook: Place potato packet on top of chicken in the crock pot. Layer foil-wrapped corn on top of potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until chicken and vegetables are tender.

Recipe Tips
- Can I use fresh chicken instead of frozen? Yes, reduce cook time by about 1 hour since fresh chicken cooks faster.
- Can I substitute sweet potatoes? Yes, sweet potatoes work well and add natural sweetness.
- Can I add extra vegetables? Bell peppers or green beans can be wrapped in foil and added on top.
- How to prevent soggy corn? Wrapping the corn individually keeps it crisp and flavorful.
What To Serve With Crock Pot Chicken and Corn
This dish is hearty on its own but pairs well with:
- Coleslaw
- Garlic bread
- Fresh green salad
- Baked beans
How To Store Crock Pot Chicken With Corn on the Cob
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Place cooled chicken and vegetables (unwrapped from foil) in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Crock Pot Chicken With Corn on the Cob Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Protein: 51 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Sodium: 924 mg
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 12 g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I cook on high instead of low?
Yes, cook on high for 4-5 hours, checking for doneness.
Do I have to use foil packets?
Foil packets help separate ingredients, but you can layer directly in the crock pot for easier cleanup.
Can I use different cheese?
Yes, mozzarella, Colby Jack, or pepper jack cheese all work well.
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Crock Pot Chicken With Corn on the Cob
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings15
minutes8
hours500
kcalA slow cooker chicken dinner with barbecue sauce, cheesy potatoes, and sweet corn on the cob—perfect for a full family meal in one pot.
Ingredients
2½ pounds frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup barbecue sauce
6 gold potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 frozen mini ears corn on the cob
Aluminum foil
Non-stick cooking spray
Directions
- Clean and chop potatoes; dice onion.
- Spray crock pot with non-stick spray and place chicken inside. Brush with barbecue sauce and pour remaining sauce over top.
- Combine potatoes, onion, oil, cheese, salt, and pepper; wrap mixture in foil.
- Wrap each corn cob separately in foil.
- Place potato packet on top of chicken, then layer corn packets above. Cook on low 7-8 hours or until tender.
