Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos Recipe
This Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos recipe offers a deliciously easy and cheesy way to enjoy tender shredded chicken infused with taco seasoning and flavorful diced tomatoes. Slow-cooked to perfection, the chicken is mixed with creamy Mexican cheese dip and served in tortillas or hard taco shells for a perfect family meal or casual dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Tacos
- 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 Dip
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese dip (refrigerated or jarred)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts into a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring they lay flat for even cooking. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken, then pour the Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies on top without stirring.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with the seasoning and tomatoes.
- Shred the Chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat finely. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add Cheese Dip and Mix: Stir in the 1 1/2 cups of Mexican cheese dip into the shredded chicken, mixing well until the cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- Serve: Spoon the queso chicken mixture into warmed tortillas or hard taco shells, and add your favorite taco toppings such as lettuce, sour cream, salsa, or avocado slices.
Notes
- Use a 6-quart slow cooker for best results to allow enough space for all ingredients.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your slow cooker and chicken thickness; chicken is done when it shreds easily.
- For extra spice, add jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- To make it gluten free, ensure taco seasoning and tortillas are certified gluten free.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
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