Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos
Slow cooker queso chicken tacos are creamy, cheesy, and easy to make. Perfect for taco night, meal prep, or a quick family dinner with bold Tex-Mex flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours on LOW (or 3–4 on HIGH)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 tacos
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
1 cup salsa (your choice of mild, medium, or hot)
1 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup chicken broth (optional for a looser texture)
Taco shells or tortillas
Toppings: shredded lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro
Instructions
Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker
Place chicken breasts in the base of your slow cooker.
Sprinkle with taco seasoning.
Pour salsa over the chicken.
Add chicken broth if using.
2. Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
3. Shred the Chicken
Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
4. Add the Queso
Stir in the queso dip until everything is well combined and creamy.
Let it cook on LOW for another 15–20 minutes to warm the queso through.
5. Assemble the Tacos
Spoon queso chicken into warmed taco shells or tortillas.
Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
For crispier tacos, bake filled tortillas at 375°F for 5–8 minutes.
Double the batch and freeze half for future meals.
Add a squeeze of lime juice before serving for a burst of freshness.
Find it online: https://recipeshots.com/slow-cooker-queso-chicken-tacos/