Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos – A Cheesy, Flavorful Weeknight Favorite!

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos bring all the delicious flavors of a cheesy, comforting Mexican meal to your dinner table with minimal effort. Tender chicken is cooked to perfection in the slow cooker with taco seasoning, green chiles, and tomatoes, then mixed with salsa con queso for a creamy, cheesy finish. Served in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite taco garnishes, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Enjoy them with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, or your favorite toppings for a truly satisfying meal!

Ingredients:

• 2-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium-sized)
  
  

• 1 packet (1 ounce) mild taco seasoning
  
  

• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, with juice
  
  

• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
  
  

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  
  

• ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  
  

• 1 container (15 ounces) salsa con queso
  
  

• Street taco-size flour tortillas
  
  

• Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro
  
  

Directions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   Lightly spray the inside of a 5-6 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
   
   

2. Season the Chicken:
   Sprinkle the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
   
   

3. Add the Tomatoes and Chiles:
   Pour the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and the can of diced green chiles over the seasoned chicken breasts.
   
   

4. Slow Cook:
   Cook on high for 4 hours. The chicken should be tender and easy to shred.
   
   

5. Shred the Chicken:
   Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
   
   

6. Mix in the Cheese:
   Pour the salsa con queso over the shredded chicken and stir well to combine.
   
   

7. Assemble the Tacos:
   Serve the cheesy chicken mixture in warm tortillas. Add your favorite taco toppings such as shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving):

• Calories: 214
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 10g
  
  

• Protein: 34g
  
  

• Fat: 4g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 1g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 97mg
  
  

• Sodium: 1524mg
  
  

• Potassium: 874mg
  
  

• Fiber: 3g
  
  

• Sugar: 5g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 909 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 16mg
  
  

• Calcium: 51mg
  
  

• Iron: 2mg