Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
4.7
72 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
10 tacos
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos
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Cheesy shredded chicken with just the right amount of spice, Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are my go-to dinner that my kids just devour!
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Ingredients
Queso Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (see note)
- 2 ounces taco seasoning (2 packets)
- 14 ounces Rotel Tomatoes (do not drain!)
- 1 cup pre-made queso dip
- ½ cup chicken broth
Tacos
- 10 soft taco flour tortillas
- iceberg lettuce shredded
- Monterey jack cheese shredded
- tomato chopped
- Jalapeno pepper sliced
- lime cut into wedges
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Instructions
Crock Pot Chicken Breasts
- Add chicken breasts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1/4 cup chicken broth to a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook for 4 to 6 hours on LOW.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, use two forks to shredded the chicken. (You can do this right in your slow cooker or on a plate.) Continue as directed below.
Queso Chicken
- Add cooked & shredded chicken to the slow cooker along with the taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, and queso dip. Stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Check the chicken after 1 hour. If it seems a little dry, pour in the broth. You want the finished chicken to be nice and creamy!
- Once the cooking time is up, stir everything together.
Tacos
- To make your tacos, add some queso chicken onto and flour tortilla. Top with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapeno. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts or a rotisserie chicken from the store To cut down on your prep time. Just be sure to discard the skin if using a whole chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
885mg
(37%)
Potassium
836mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1881IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
239mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 885mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 836mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1881IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 239mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
72 reviews
Excellent
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