Description
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender, shredded chicken cooked in creamy queso sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or taco nights, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that combines cheesy goodness with bold Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
- Soft taco shells or tortillas
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese, sour cream, etc.
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken, then pour salsa and diced tomatoes with green chilies on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Stir in the queso dip until well combined and heated through.
- Serve the queso chicken in taco shells or tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by using mild, medium, or hot salsa and tomatoes with green chilies.
- For a low-carb option, serve the queso chicken in lettuce wraps.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg