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Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are a deliciously easy and flavorful meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a creamy queso cheese sauce and seasoned with taco spices, then shredded and served on warm tortillas with fresh salsa, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. This recipe offers a rich, cheesy twist on classic chicken tacos that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Season the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over each piece to coat thoroughly.
  2. Add queso sauce: Pour the queso cheese sauce over the seasoned chicken, making sure the chicken is well covered.
  3. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  4. Shred and mix: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix it well with the cheesy sauce to combine all the flavors.
  5. Warm the tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm each tortilla until soft and pliable, about 30 seconds per side.
  6. Assemble the tacos: Spoon the cheesy shredded chicken onto each warm tortilla, then top with fresh salsa, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Notes

  • You can make your own queso cheese sauce for a fresher taste or use store-bought for convenience.
  • For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the queso sauce before cooking.
  • Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Tortillas can be warmed in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel if you prefer.
  • For gluten-free options, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

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