Description
Sizzling slow cooker queso chicken tacos deliver a Mexican-inspired feast of creamy, spicy goodness. Cheese-draped shredded chicken nestles in warm tortillas, promising a meal you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup queso dip
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
Liquid Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- Soft taco-sized tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Jalapenos
Instructions
- Place whole chicken breasts into the slow cooker basin, ensuring they are evenly spread.
- Generously dust the chicken with robust taco seasoning, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Cascade diced tomatoes, creamy queso dip, and rich chicken broth over the seasoned chicken.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow chicken to simmer on LOW temperature for 6-8 hours or HIGH temperature for 3-4 hours until meat becomes tender and easily pulls apart.
- Extract two forks and methodically shred the cooked chicken directly within the cooking liquid, stirring to incorporate all savory sauce components.
- Warm tortillas and construct tacos by spooning the succulent chicken mixture into each shell.
- Embellish with preferred garnishes such as fresh cilantro, diced onions, salsa, or additional queso for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Opt for low-sodium taco seasoning to control salt intake and make the dish healthier.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of queso dip for a protein-packed, lower-fat alternative that still delivers creamy texture.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular tortillas with corn tortillas or lettuce wraps to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Quickly transform leftovers into a delicious quesadilla or burrito bowl by adding extra fresh ingredients like cilantro, lime, or avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg