Description
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and effortless dinner solution for any busy weeknight. Imagine tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked to perfection with zesty diced tomatoes and rich queso dip, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This Tex-Mex delight is not only customizable with your favorite toppings but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, these tacos are perfect for taco nights, casual gatherings, or quick family dinners. Enjoy a hearty meal that brings smiles to the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 ½ cups prepared queso dip
- ½ cup chicken broth (optional)
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- Fresh lime wedges for serving
- Shredded lettuce
- Avocado
- Salsa
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Pickled onions
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Layer chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
- Pour diced tomatoes over the chicken and add black beans or corn if desired.
- Pour queso dip over the top, adding chicken broth for a thinner sauce if preferred.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred chicken in the slow cooker and mix until well combined with the queso mixture.
- Warm tortillas and fill them with the shredded chicken mixture, then add your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g total)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg