Description
A simple and satisfying slow cooker recipe featuring creamy queso-covered chicken perfect for taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, tacos, queso, chicken, easy recipes, comfort food