Description
These Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love. Tender shredded chicken cooked in a flavorful blend of seasonings and topped with creamy salsa con queso, these tacos are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2–3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 medium-sized chicken breasts)
- 1 ounce package mild taco seasoning or use homemade taco seasoning
- 10 ounce can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies with juice
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Toppings:
- 15 ounce container salsa con queso
- Street taco size flour tortillas
- shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly spray the inside of a 5-6 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Cook the Chicken: Lay the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add diced tomatoes, green chilies, and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Use forks to shred the cooked chicken.
- Add Queso: Pour salsa con queso over the shredded chicken and mix well.
- Serve: Fill flour tortillas with the chicken mixture and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and sour cream.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by using a hotter taco seasoning or adding jalapenos.
- Feel free to customize your toppings with avocado, jalapenos, or your favorite salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
