Description
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender shredded chicken cooked with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and creamy Mexican cheese dip. Perfectly flavorful and ready in just a few hours, these tacos can be served with your favorite tortillas or hard taco shells and toppings for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese dip (refrigerated or jarred)
To Serve
- Tortillas or hard taco shells
- Favorite taco toppings (such as lettuce, sour cream, salsa, avocado, cilantro, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add Seasoning and Tomatoes: Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken, then top with the can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, including the liquid.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them with two forks until finely pulled apart.
- Combine with Cheese Dip: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the Mexican cheese dip until well combined and heated through.
- Serve the Tacos: Spoon the queso chicken mixture into tortillas or hard taco shells and add your favorite taco toppings as desired.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding extra diced jalapeños or chili flakes.
- Use low-sodium taco seasoning if you want to reduce the salt content.
- This recipe can be prepared a day ahead; simply reheat before serving.
- Leftover queso chicken works great in burrito bowls or quesadillas.
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to reduce cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: slow cooker chicken tacos, queso chicken, easy taco recipe, Mexican slow cooker meals, shredded chicken tacos, creamy chicken tacos
