Description
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken with creamy queso for a delightful flavor explosion. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s Taco Tuesday or a cozy family dinner. Simply let your slow cooker work its magic while you enjoy the delicious aroma filling your home. Serve these tacos with fresh toppings, and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup pico de gallo (fresh or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour in chicken broth.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and add chili powder if desired.
- Pour queso cheese over the chicken, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix with the cheesy sauce.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave, then fill with the cheesy chicken mixture and top with pico de gallo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg