Description
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are the perfect solution for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This effortless recipe features tender chicken bathed in creamy queso and zesty salsa, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. With vibrant toppings and a flavor explosion in every bite, these tacos will impress family and friends without requiring you to spend hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup queso blanco cheese sauce (jarred or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy, based on preference)
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, sour cream
Instructions
- Set up your slow cooker on a stable surface.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
- Pour salsa over the seasoned chicken followed by the queso cheese sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks; mix well.
- Warm tortillas, fill with chicken mixture, and add desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg