Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos Recipe
This Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos recipe features tender, shredded chicken slow-cooked with taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chilies, then mixed with creamy Mexican cheese dip. Perfect for an easy, flavorful taco night with minimal prep and maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning & Sauce
- 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)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into 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.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
- Shred chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them thoroughly using two forks.
- Mix with cheese dip: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the 1-1/2 cups of Mexican cheese dip until well combined and creamy.
- Serve: Serve the queso chicken warm with tortillas or hard taco shells, adding your favorite taco toppings to taste, such as lettuce, salsa, sour cream, or avocado.
Notes
- You can use refrigerated or jarred Mexican cheese dip depending on preference or availability.
- Cooking time can vary depending on your slow cooker, so check chicken tenderness starting at 4 hours.
- For added flavor, garnish with fresh cilantro, diced onions, or a squeeze of lime juice.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option if desired.
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