Description
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are the perfect solution for busy weeknights and casual gatherings. This Tex-Mex-inspired dish features tender chicken slow-cooked with zesty diced tomatoes and creamy queso dip, creating a delectable filling that’s easy to assemble in tortillas. With minimal prep time, you can customize your tacos with a variety of toppings like fresh avocado, salsa, or cilantro, making every bite a flavor-packed delight. Whether you’re hosting taco night or prepping for meal prep, these tacos promise to be a crowd-pleaser that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
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
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- Customizable toppings (shredded lettuce, avocado, salsa)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
- Pour diced tomatoes over the chicken.
- Spread queso dip evenly on top; add chicken 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 shredded queso chicken; top as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg