Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are a flavorful delight that combines tender chicken with creamy queso and spices, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos promise a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal prep and maximum taste, this dish is bound to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
- Top with cream cheese and diced tomatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix until combined.
- Warm tortillas, fill with chicken mixture, garnish with cilantro and sour cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, brown the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. You can substitute chicken with beef or tofu for variety; adding beans or corn enhances texture and flavor.