Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours on low
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 tacos 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: Americaine

Description

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are a crowd-pleasing, comforting dish made with tender chicken, cheesy queso, and easy slow cooker prep.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds (907g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup/160g)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon/9g)
  • 1 can (10 oz/283g) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can (4 oz/113g) diced green chilies
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) taco seasoning
  • 1 cup (113g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (113g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ΒΌ cup (4g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 12–16 small flour or corn tortillas (6-inch/15cm diameter)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Base Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and taco seasoning until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are submerged or at least partially covered.
  2. Step 2: Add Aromatics and Vegetables Scatter the diced onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and additional diced green chilies over the chicken. These ingredients will release their flavors as they cook, infusing the chicken with a delicious Tex-Mex profile that forms the foundation of your Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos.
  3. Step 3: Start Cooking Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be tender enough to shred easily with forks when done. Remember that opening the lid unnecessarily extends cooking time, so try to resist checking too often.
  4. Step 4: Add Cream Cheese About 45 minutes before the end of your cooking time, add the cubed cream cheese to the slow cooker, placing it on top of the mixture. Replace the lid and continue cooking to allow the cream cheese to soften.
  5. Step 5: Shred Chicken and Create Queso Sauce Once the chicken is tender and the cream cheese is soft, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir everything together, breaking up any remaining pieces of cream cheese to create a smooth, creamy sauce that coats the shredded chicken.
  6. Step 6: Add Shredded Cheese Add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses in thirds, stirring gently after each addition until melted and fully incorporated. This gradual approach ensures a smooth, velvety queso sauce that perfectly coats your chicken.
  7. Step 7: Final Touches Just before serving, stir in the fresh chopped cilantro, reserving some for garnish if desired. The fresh herb adds brightness and color to the rich queso chicken taco filling.
  8. Step 8: Serve Warm your tortillas according to package directions. Spoon generous portions of the Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos filling onto each tortilla and add your favorite toppings for a customizable, crowd-pleasing meal.

Notes

Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Find it online: https://cookingcircuit.com/slow-cooker-queso-chicken-tacos/