Description
Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with tender, flavorful chicken. Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm tortilla filled with shredded chicken cooked to perfection in rich queso dip, all infused with zesty spices. This easy recipe allows you to toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let them meld together while you focus on other activities. Serve these delicious tacos at family gatherings or casual get-togethers, and watch them disappear quickly as everyone enjoys customizing their favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 can black beans (rinsed)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse the black beans.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour queso dip over them.
- Add rinsed black beans and sprinkle taco seasoning evenly.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred chicken using forks and mix it back into the queso mixture.
- Serve in warm tortillas, topped with chopped cilantro and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg