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Queso Chicken Tacos are made in the slow cooker with only 4 ingredients! Shredded chicken that is fall apart tender and smothered in queso. Serve inside flour tortillas or crunchy tacos with all your favorite toppings.

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QUESO CHICKEN TACOS 

I will eat chicken tacos in just about any way I can get them. Especially if it’s these queso chicken tacos! Shredded chicken cooks in a green chili chicken broth all day and it’s smothered in queso. Top each taco with more queso and you pretty much have the perfect chicken tacos ever. 

Chicken breasts seasoned with a packet of taco seasoning and then slow cooked in chicken broth and diced green chilies. The chicken quite literally falls apart after the cook time. Smother the shredded chicken in some store bought queso and it’s ready to go. 

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INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR QUESO CHICKEN TACOS IN THE SLOW COOKER

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast – I always use this cut of chicken because it’s lean and ready to go. Plus, you don’t have to worry about bones or greasy skin. But you could always use chicken thighs as a good alternative if that’s what you’re used to working with. 

Taco Seasoning – I always just use a packet of taco seasoning to make things easier but feel free to use homemade taco seasoning. One packet is equal to about 3 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning. 

Chicken Broth – One can of reduced-sodium chicken broth is all you need! I would highly suggest following the recipe and using the reduced-sodium. The taco seasoning has sodium plus the jarred queso will also have it. I worry that using the regular chicken broth will make the tacos too salty. 

Diced Green Chilies – One small can is needed for this recipe. I always use the mild version but you can also use the medium or hot canned diced green chilies if you’re wanting more spice in the chicken. Or use a large can of diced green chilies for some more heat. 

Queso – The queso comes in a glass jar usually and can be found in the chip aisle or usually by the Mexican food, like tortillas, refried beans, and salsas. Pick one you love! I use a Monterey Jack Queso by On The Border brand. Be sure and check the heat of the queso. Use mild if serving kids and if you’re wanting more spice then look for a hot queso. You can use queso or salsa con queso. Same thing but one has salsa in it as well. 

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Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos


Author Jessica
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings (2 tacos each)
Queso Chicken Tacos are made in the slow cooker with only 4 ingredients! Shredded chicken that is fall apart tender and smothered in queso. Serve inside flour tortillas or crunchy tacos with all your favorite toppings.

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 pounds)
  • 1 packet mild taco seasoning
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 1 jar (15.5 oz) Queso OR Salsa Con Queso

Chicken Tacos

  • flour tortillas or corn tortillas
  • shredded lettuce
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • Queso (leftovers from jar)
  • diced tomatoes
  • avocado, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, etc.

Instructions

  • Spray insert of slow cooker with cooking spray. Lay chicken breasts in the bottom of slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and rub it into the chicken making sure it's coated well.
    (This will help prevent the chicken broth from just washing off the seasoning from the chicken.)
  • Add can of chicken broth and can of diced green chilies into the slow cooker. Cover with lid and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours.
  • Take chicken out and place on a plate. Shred with two forks. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid from the crock pot (set aside) and discard the rest of the cooking liquid.
  • Add shredded chicken into the slow cooker insert along with 1 cup of the queso. Stir together using the reserved cooking liquid as needed to get it nice and creamy. I end up using about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, but use as much or little as you want. You can also use more or less queso as wanted.
  • Serve queso chicken inside flour tortillas or crunchy tacos with all your favorite toppings. We love using the leftover queso for drizzling on top of the tacos.

Notes

Tip : My family does not like the chunks of green chilies in food. I blend together the chicken broth and diced green chilies in my blender until smooth. I then pour it into the slow cooker. You don't have to do this it's just a option if wanted. 
Spice Level : The recipe as is, is not super spicy. It obviously has a slight kick to it because it's queso. Most of my kids ate it no problem, while one kid said it was too spicy but she's the picky one 🙂 When paired with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and avocado the spice really mellows. Use hot diced green chilies or spicy taco seasoning if you want even more heat. 
Chicken Breasts : I use the really large ones from Costco so I like to cut the chicken breasts in half before putting them in the slow cooker. This way they cook in less time (6 hours). If the ones you are using are small then don't worry about doing this. 

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1352mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1mg

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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    We loved this! I’m having shoulder surgery and wondering if this could be made ahead and frozen?

    1. Together As Family says:

      Yes it could! Just freeze into portions and then thaw. I would probably stick it in a pot on the stove top to warm it up. Good luck with your surgery.

  2. jeanette krzyzek says:

    Can this be done quicker in a pressure cooker?? I’m short on time… but this sounds DELICIOUS!!!

    1. Together As Family says:

      I have never made this in the Instant Pot. I think it could work well in it because the recipe has enough liquid. Let me know if you try!