Description
Experience the delightful fusion of tender chicken simmered in a creamy, cheesy sauce with zesty spices. These Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are perfect for any gathering, turning weeknight dinners or game nights into flavorful feasts. Serve them warm in soft tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and lime for that extra zing. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 soft flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer in onions, garlic, salsa, chicken broth, cream cheese, and taco seasoning.
- Gently mix to combine ingredients, ensuring the chicken is covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir everything together before serving.
- Fill warm tortillas with the queso chicken mixture and top with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg