Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos

A shredded chicken and queso filling inside of a flour tortilla.

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos

This is a meal that the whole family can love! Slow cooker queso chicken tacos is the perfect solution to picky eaters, tight schedules, and hurried dinner times! Made with just 5 ingredients and fully customizable. A family favorite recipe.

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Course: Slow Cooker

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 5

Servings: Servings

Calories: 377kcal

Author: Dolly (Dash for Dinner)

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

▢ 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
▢ 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning
▢ 10 ounce can tomatoes and green chilies like Ro*tel
▢ Juice of ½ of a fresh lime 2-3 tablespoons
▢ 15 ounce jar Salsa con Queso
▢ ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves optional

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Instructions

Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker in a single layer.
Sprinkle the chicken breasts with taco seasoning.
Add the full undrained can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (Ro*tel) to the slow cooker.
Squeeze in the juice of one-half of a fresh lime OR use 2-3 tsp. of bottled lime juice.
Spread the rotel, lime juice, and taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts in an even layer.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 ½ - 3 ½ hours on high, or 5-6 hours on low.
To ensure your chicken is cooked through, check the internal temperature using an instant-read digital thermometer. Chicken needs to reach a minimum internal temperature of 165F to be safe to eat.
Once the chicken is cooked through, use two forks to shred all of the chicken breasts. Stir them into the juices, letting the chicken absorb the liquid.
Add a full 15oz jar of prepared queso (or about 2 cups of homemade) to the slow cooker. Use a rubber spatula to fold the queso into the cooked and shredded chicken.
Once the queso is evenly mixed in, sprinkle the top with an optional ¼ cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately with your favorite taco fixings.

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Notes

Taco seasoning: You can use store-bought taco seasoning or 2-3 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning.

Rotel substitute: If you can't find diced tomatoes and green chilies you can make my homemade Rotel substitute, or use ½ of a 15-ounce can of petite diced tomatoes + ½ of a 4-ounce can of green chilies.

Serving: Serve this Queso Chicken Taco filling however your family prefers their tacos! You could go the traditional route and serve it with flour or corn tortillas, or you can serve up a gluten-free/low-carb option by serving it on a bed of lettuce.

Reheating Leftovers: You can reheat any leftovers in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring often until heated through. To reheat in the microwave, heat in 30-second intervals until warmed through.

Freezer Meal Instructions: Combine the chicken, Rotel, taco seasoning, and lime juice in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Label and freeze. When ready to prepare, thaw completely and cook in the slow cooker as the recipe directs. Add in the queso and chopped cilantro once the cooking time is through, and serve with your favorite taco fixings.

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