Slow Cooker Queso Chicken (Printable Version)
Succulent chicken slow-cooked in cheesy queso and mild spices, ready for a crowd-pleasing meal.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
2 to 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Seasoning
02 -
1 ounce mild taco seasoning packet
03 -
Kosher salt to taste
04 -
Cracked black pepper to taste
→ Vegetables and Sauces
05 -
10 ounces mild diced tomatoes and green chilies with juice
06 -
4 ounces diced green chilies
07 -
15 ounces salsa con queso
→ Carbohydrates
08 -
Street taco-size flour tortillas
→ Optional Toppings
09 -
Shredded lettuce
10 -
Sour cream
11 -
Diced tomatoes
12 -
Chopped cilantro
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Spray the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
02 -
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle taco seasoning, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper over the chicken.
03 -
Pour diced tomatoes with green chilies and diced green chilies over the seasoned chicken.
04 -
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
05 -
Use two forks to shred the chicken in the slow cooker. Stir in salsa con queso until fully combined.
06 -
Spoon the queso chicken mixture onto street taco-size flour tortillas. Add optional toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and sour cream as desired before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For best results, use fresh chicken breasts and ensure slow cooker is prepped with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.