Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos

4.99 from 80 votes

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos is quick and easy to prepare the cheesy chicken mixture and then set-it-and-forget it until you're ready to fill your tortillas.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: 1 cup servings

Calories: 214kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 medium-sized chicken breasts)
1 ounce package mild taco seasoning or use homemade taco seasoning
10 ounce can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies with juice
4 ounce can diced green chiles
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp cracked black pepper
15 ounce container salsa con queso
Street taco size flour tortillas
shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro optional garnish

Instructions

Lightly spray the inside of a 5-6 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
Lay the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the prepared slow cooker.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning, kosher salt and cracked black pepper over the chicken breasts.
Pour the 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes and chiles and the 4-ounce can of green chiles over the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook on high for 4 hours.
Once the chicken has finished cooking, use 2 forks to shred the chicken breasts.
Pour the container of salsa con queso over the top of the chicken and stir to thoroughly combine. (you can use less if you prefer)
Serve in the flour tortillas, and garnish with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, chopped cilantro and sour cream.

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: Allow the chicken mixture to cool completely then transfer to a freezer-safe ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge overnight.
To Reheat: Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave until warmed through.

Tips:

It’s important not to overcook the chicken so it doesn't dry out. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.
If you choose to use frozen chicken breast, be sure to drain the chicken after cooking and before shredding.
You can use any level of heat for the 4 ounce can of green chiles.
You can use any level of heat for the 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes and green chiles.
You can adjust the amount of cheese mixture depending on your preference. You can cut back to half the jar of cheese to be mixed into the shredded chicken and allow the other half of the cheese to be used for individual addition.

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