Description
Hearty slow cooker queso chicken tacos blend Mexican-inspired flavors with creamy cheese and tender chicken. Spicy, cheesy goodness awaits when you gather these simple ingredients for a satisfying meal that delivers comfort and zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup queso dip
Seasoning:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Serving Components:
- 8 – 10 taco-sized tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream
- Optional toppings: avocado
- Optional toppings: jalapenos
Instructions
- Transfer chicken breasts into the ceramic slow cooker vessel, arranging them flat and evenly spaced.
- Generously dust the chicken with zesty taco seasoning blend, ensuring complete coverage across the surface.
- Cascade fresh salsa over the seasoned chicken, allowing the liquid to settle around the meat.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set temperature to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender.
- Carefully extract two forks and systematically pull chicken apart within the cooking liquid, creating uniform shredded strands.
- Pour creamy queso dip into the shredded chicken, thoroughly incorporating until the mixture develops a consistent, velvety texture.
- Warm tortillas briefly on a skillet or griddle to enhance flexibility and flavor.
- Spoon the queso-infused chicken into prepared tortillas, allowing guests to customize with preferred garnishes like cilantro, diced onions, or sour cream.
Notes
- Opt for lean chicken breasts to keep the dish healthier and reduce excess fat.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild, medium, or spicy salsa and taco seasoning to match personal preference.
- For gluten-free variation, use corn tortillas and check that taco seasoning is certified gluten-free.
- Make meal prep easier by preparing chicken mixture ahead and storing in refrigerator for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 20 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 31 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 2.9 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg