Some nights you just want dinner to take care of itself, and these queso chicken tacos do exactly that. You spend about ten minutes getting everything into the slow cooker, walk away, and come back to fork-tender shredded chicken that gets folded into creamy queso and piled into warm tortillas. It is cozy, a little indulgent, and quietly high in protein, which is why it keeps earning a spot in the dinner rotation.
The best part is how flexible it is. Cooking for two tonight or feeding a whole crew on game day? Use the serving adjuster in the recipe card below and every ingredient amount updates for you automatically, so there is no math and no guessing. Drop your favorite toppings on top and you are set.
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos
Calories 214 Protein 34g Carbs 10g Fat 4g (per serving)
Ingredients
Plus street taco size flour tortillas, and optional garnish: shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro, to taste. Canned amounts are scaled as a guide, round to the nearest can size you can buy.
Instructions
- Prep the slow cooker. Lightly spray the inside of a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker with non-stick spray, then lay the chicken breasts in the bottom.
- Season. Sprinkle the taco seasoning, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Add the cans. Pour the diced tomatoes and chiles and the green chiles over the seasoned chicken. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Shred. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the pot.
- Add queso. Pour the salsa con queso over the chicken and stir to combine. Use less if you prefer.
- Serve. Fill the tortillas with the chicken and finish with your favorite garnishes.
Tips for Meal Prepping
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, cool the chicken mixture completely, transfer to a freezer-safe bag, and freeze up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
- The chicken is done at an internal temperature of 165F (74C); avoid overcooking so it stays juicy.
- You can stir in half the queso and reserve the rest for individual topping.
Made these? Tell me in the comments how you topped yours, and save this post so the serving adjuster is always one click away on your next Sunday cook.
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