Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos! This easy, hands-off recipe transforms tender chicken into a cheesy, savory filling that’s perfect for stuffing into warm tortillas. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delicious meal that’s customizable to suit everyone’s taste. Ideal for busy weeknights or fun gatherings, these tacos are sure to be a hit at your table. Enjoy them with your favorite toppings like fresh avocado, zesty salsa, and tangy pickled onions for an unforgettable taco night experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 ½ cups prepared queso dip
- ½ cup chicken broth (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- Fresh toppings: shredded lettuce, avocado, salsa, cilantro, sour cream, pickled onions, jalapeños
Instructions
- Layer the chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Pour diced tomatoes over top.
- Add queso dip evenly on the chicken. If desired, pour in chicken broth for a thinner sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Use forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix everything together.
- Warm tortillas and fill them with the shredded queso chicken mixture. Top with your favorites.
- Serve with fresh lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg