Description
Indulgent slow cooker queso chicken tacos bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table. Creamy, cheesy goodness meets tender chicken, creating a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) jarred queso dip
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
Serving Accompaniments:
- 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapenos
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even layer for uniform cooking.
- Generously dust the chicken with robust taco seasoning, ensuring complete coverage to infuse maximum flavor.
- Carefully drizzle smooth queso dip and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies over the seasoned chicken, creating a rich, creamy base.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the chicken to simmer on low temperature for approximately 6-7 hours, or accelerate the process on high setting for 3-4 hours until meat becomes exceptionally tender.
- Using two forks, meticulously shred the chicken directly within the cooking liquid, thoroughly incorporating the melted queso sauce to create a cohesive, saucy mixture.
- Gently warm soft tortillas until they become pliable and slightly charred around the edges.
- Spoon the luxurious queso-infused chicken into each tortilla, distributing the filling evenly.
- Customize your tacos with preferred garnishes such as fresh cilantro, diced onions, sour cream, or crisp lettuce to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Serve immediately while the filling remains warm and inviting, allowing each diner to craft their perfect taco experience.
Notes
- Choose skinless, boneless chicken breasts for even cooking and easy shredding in the slow cooker.
- Opt for low-sodium taco seasoning to control salt intake and customize flavor intensity.
- Layer ingredients carefully to ensure chicken is fully coated with queso and tomato mixture for maximum flavor absorption.
- For a protein-packed, low-carb version, serve the queso chicken over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg