Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos Recipe
This Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos recipe is a simple, flavorful dinner idea featuring tender chicken, creamy queso, and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup jarred queso dip
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 8-10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeños
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
- Pour the queso dip and diced tomatoes with green chilies over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and mix well with the queso sauce.
- Warm tortillas and fill them with the queso chicken mixture.
- Add your favorite taco toppings and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by choosing mild, medium, or hot queso and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Great for meal prep—use the filling in burritos, quesadillas, or taco salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg