Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos, a hassle-free recipe perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Tender chicken is slow-cooked with zesty diced tomatoes and rich queso dip, resulting in a creamy filling that’s ideal for stuffing into warm tortillas. Customize your tacos with fresh toppings like avocado, salsa, and cilantro to suit your taste. This family-friendly dish not only satisfies cravings but also brings everyone together at the dinner table. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, these tacos are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 ½ cups prepared queso dip
- ½ cup chicken broth (optional)
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- Shredded lettuce
- Avocado
- Salsa
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Pickled onions
- Jalapeños
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- Fresh lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Layer chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Add diced tomatoes.
- Pour queso dip over the mixture; add broth if desired for a thinner sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce.
- Warm tortillas and fill them with the shredded chicken mixture. Top as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg