Description
This Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos recipe offers a delicious, effortless way to prepare flavorful shredded chicken infused with creamy queso cheese sauce and taco seasoning. Perfect for busy days, the slow cooker does the hard work, tenderizing the chicken to juicy perfection. Served with warm tortillas, fresh salsa, cilantro, and lime wedges, these tacos deliver a comforting Tex-Mex meal that’s ready in just a few hours.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Queso Sauce and Toppings
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Serving
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle the taco seasoning over each piece, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Add Queso Sauce: Pour the queso cheese sauce evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred and Mix: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine the shredded chicken with the cheesy sauce, ensuring every strand is coated.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Warm each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side or until soft and pliable, ready for assembling the tacos.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the cheesy shredded chicken onto the warmed tortillas. Top each taco with a generous amount of fresh salsa, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken before cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred; adjust cooking time if using frozen meat.
- Warm tortillas can also be heated in the microwave wrapped in a damp cloth for 20 seconds.
- Homemade queso sauce can be made with melted cheese, milk, and spices for a fresher taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
