Description
These Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos bring together tender shredded chicken and creamy queso for a delightful Tex-Mex experience. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a crowd-pleasing taco night, this dish combines ease and bold flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup queso cheese dip (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Optional Toppings: diced onions, cilantro, salsa, avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Add Ingredients: Pour the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with green chilies over the chicken. Spread the queso cheese dip on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred and Mix: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine the queso with the shredded chicken.
- Assemble Tacos: Serve the queso chicken in warm tortillas and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Adjust Spice: For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne.
- Make it Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free queso or cheese substitute.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g