Description
This Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight meal featuring tender, shredded chicken cooked low and slow with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and green chilies, and creamy salsa con queso. Perfectly seasoned and topped with fresh ingredients like shredded lettuce, avocado, and cilantro, these tacos bring a flavorful Tex-Mex twist to your dinner table with minimal effort.
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 (undrained)
- 3/4 cup salsa con queso
Suggested Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Salsa con queso
- Avocado, sliced or diced
- Cilantro, chopped
Serving
- Tortillas or hard taco shells
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken. Pour the entire can of undrained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies directly over the chicken and seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours. The chicken should be tender enough to shred easily and reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Once done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker.
- Shred and Mix: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken thoroughly. If there is excess liquid in the slow cooker, drain most of it off but reserve some in case the chicken seems dry. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and gently stir in the salsa con queso until well combined.
- Assemble Tacos: Serve the queso chicken on warm tortillas or hard taco shells. Add your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, extra queso, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle additional salsa con queso on top if desired for extra creaminess.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred; they tend to be juicier.
- If you want spicier tacos, add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the salsa con queso.
- Leftover queso chicken can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a low-carb option, serve the queso chicken in lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
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