Description
These Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, just set it and forget it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup jarred queso or cheese dip
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Small flour or corn tortillas
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies over the top, then spoon the queso evenly across the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix well with the sauce in the cooker.
- Serve in warmed tortillas and top with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken and jarred queso for an even quicker version.
- Add a squeeze of lime or chopped cilantro for freshness.
- Make it low-carb by serving in lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex