Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos
Author: Sara Smith
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Total Time: 255 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Chicken Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
1 taco seasoning packet or 2 tablespoons homemade taco spice
1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained slightly
16 ounces Mexican cheese dip or queso
Tortillas (corn or flour)
Taco toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, diced onion, lime wedges, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, extra cheese
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Instructions
Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
Add diced tomatoes and green chiles on top.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
30 minutes before serving, stir in the Mexican cheese dip.
Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix well with the sauce.
Serve in tortillas and add your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
If your queso is very thick, stir in a splash of milk to loosen it before adding to the slow cooker.