Description
Mexican-inspired slow cooker queso chicken tacos blend creamy cheese with tender, spiced chicken. Rich flavors combine perfectly for an easy weeknight dinner you’ll want to savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Sauce and Cheese:
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Serving Ingredients:
- 8 small tortillas
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- avocado
- cilantro
- diced tomatoes
- jalapenos
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even layer.
- Generously dust taco seasoning across the surface of the chicken to ensure complete coverage.
- Cascade salsa and chicken broth over the seasoned chicken, allowing liquid to settle around the meat.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature, allowing chicken to gently simmer for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until meat becomes tender and easily pulls apart.
- Extract chicken from the liquid and use two forks to methodically shred the meat into delicate, uniform strands.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and introduce queso dip, stirring thoroughly to integrate the creamy cheese sauce. Sprinkle additional shredded cheese and gently fold until completely melted and evenly distributed.
- Transfer the cheesy chicken mixture into warm tortillas, creating a rich and savory filling ready for personalized garnishes like fresh cilantro, diced onions, or zesty salsa.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Use low-sodium taco seasoning and broth to control salt levels for health-conscious individuals.
- For a lighter version, substitute regular queso with a Greek yogurt-based cheese dip or low-fat alternative.
- Swap corn tortillas for lettuce wraps to create a gluten-free and low-carb option that’s equally delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg