Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Taco
These Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed dish perfect for busy nights. Juicy shredded chicken is slow-cooked in a blend of taco seasoning, salsa, and creamy queso, then stuffed into warm tortillas and topped with your favorite toppings. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal with minimal effort!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot, based on preference)
½ cup chicken broth
1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
8 oz queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
4 oz cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
For the Tacos:
8-10 small flour or corn tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup diced tomatoes
½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup sour cream (optional)
Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker:
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
Add salsa, chicken broth, and Rotel.
2. Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
3. Add the Queso:
Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
Stir in the queso dip (and cream cheese, if using) until fully melted and combined.
Let it cook for another 10-15 minutes on LOW to blend the flavors.
4. Assemble the Tacos:
Warm the tortillas.Fill each tortilla with shredded queso chicken.
Top with lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutritional info
Calories: ~350-400 kcal
Protein: ~30g
Carbohydrates: ~35g
Fiber: ~3g
Sugars: ~5g
Fat: ~12g
Saturated Fat: ~5g
Notes & Tips
Make It Spicier– Use a spicier salsa, add diced jalapenos, or mix in cayenne pepper.
Lower the Calories – Use low-fat queso, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and serve in lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
Meal Prep Friendly – The shredded queso chicken can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Great for a Crowd – Double the recipe for parties or gatherings and serve as a taco bar with various toppings!
Total Time
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6-7 hours
Total Time: ~6-7 hours
These Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are an easy, cheesy, and delicious meal that everyone will love. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day of the week!
