Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos Recipe
This Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos recipe features tender, flavorful chicken cooked slowly with taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chilies, then mixed with creamy Mexican cheese dip to create a deliciously cheesy filling perfect for tacos. It’s an easy, hands-off meal ideal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese dip (refrigerated or jarred)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts, then pour the diced tomatoes and green chilies (with their juices) on top.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours. This slow cooking allows the chicken to become tender and absorb the seasoning and tomato flavors.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks until there are no large pieces left. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
- Add the cheese dip: Stir in the 1 1/2 cups of Mexican cheese dip into the shredded chicken in the slow cooker until well combined and heated through, creating a deliciously cheesy filling.
- Serve the tacos: Spoon the queso chicken mixture into warm flour or corn tortillas, or hard taco shells, and top with your favorite taco toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, or avocado slices for a flavorful taco meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped onions or jalapeños to the slow cooker before cooking.
- If you prefer spicier tacos, use a spicy taco seasoning or add hot sauce to the cheese dip mixture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Serving with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or pico de gallo enhances the taste.
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