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Queso Chicken Tacos – Easy Slow Cooker Recipe

Queso Chicken Tacos feature tender shredded chicken cooked with tomatoes and green chiles.Creamy salsa con queso creates a rich, cheesy taco filling.Serve in warm tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and sour cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 2 –3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ounce mild taco seasoning
  • 1 can 10 ounces mild diced tomatoes with green chiles, with juices
  • 1 can 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 container 15 ounces salsa con queso
  • Street taco-size flour tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce optional
  • Sour cream optional
  • Diced tomatoes optional
  • Chopped fresh cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • Lightly coat the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the taco seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
  • Pour the diced tomatoes with green chiles and their juices over the chicken. Add the diced green chiles.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for approximately 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the salsa con queso over the shredded chicken. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined and the chicken is coated in the creamy sauce. Use slightly less queso if you prefer a thicker filling.
  • Warm the flour tortillas just before serving.
  • Spoon the Queso Chicken Tacos filling into the tortillas and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and sour cream as desired.

Notes

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can replace chicken breasts if you prefer darker, juicier meat.
Corn tortillas can also be used instead of flour tortillas. For additional toppings, try sliced avocado, shredded cheese, pickled onions, jalapeños, or fresh lime.
The cheesy chicken filling can also be served over rice, inside burritos, or as the base for a taco bowl.