Description
Slow cooker queso chicken tacos bring Mexican-inspired comfort to dinner tables with creamy, zesty goodness. Cheesy, tender chicken nestles into warm tortillas, creating a simple yet irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 cup queso dip or shredded Mexican cheese blend
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
Serving Ingredients:
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sour cream
- Avocado
Instructions
- Arrange raw chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Generously dust taco seasoning across the chicken, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Gently cascade diced tomatoes with green chilies and chicken broth over the seasoned chicken, allowing liquid to pool around the meat.
- Secure slow cooker lid and cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
- Using two forks, meticulously shred the cooked chicken directly within the slow cooker, creating uniform, tender strands.
- Fold queso dip or melted cheese into the shredded chicken, ensuring every morsel is coated with creamy, rich sauce.
- Warm tortillas or taco shells to enhance their texture and flexibility.
- Scoop the queso-infused chicken mixture into prepared tortillas or shells, creating hearty, overflowing tacos.
- Embellish with preferred toppings such as fresh cilantro, diced onions, salsa, or sour cream.
- Serve immediately while the queso chicken remains warm and sauce is still melty.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly coated with taco seasoning for maximum flavor infusion.
- Choose low-sodium taco seasoning if watching salt intake or prefer a lighter taste profile.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute queso dip with dairy-free cheese alternatives or nutritional yeast.
- Drain excess liquid before shredding to prevent soggy taco filling and maintain perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg