Description
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken simmered in creamy queso with vibrant toppings for a burst of flavor. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, these tacos are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Enjoy them with your favorite tortillas and a squeeze of lime for the perfect finishing touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Pour queso cheese sauce over the seasoned chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and mix well with the sauce.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by spooning cheesy chicken onto tortillas, then top with fresh salsa, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg