SLOW COOKER QUESO CHICKEN TACOS
It’s taco night, quarantine edition! Enjoy today with this super simple and easy to make Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos. And since it is quarantine and we have limited supplies, you can drop the green chiles and the chicken broth and this will be as great! The Rotel can be substituted with Salsa. See, this recipe is so versatile, you don’t need to stress on the ingredients. Which makes this a perfect quarantine taco night dish. And it tastes outrageously delicious, mouthwatering, and to die for!
Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet (1 ounce) of your favorite taco seasoning or use homemade
10 ounce can of Rotel with lime juice and cilantro (you can use Original Rotel too, or use homemade Rotel – Tomatoes and Green Chilies)
4 ounce can mild diced green chiles
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup salsa con queso – use your favorite brand or use homemade
taco shells, hard or soft
favorite toppings – lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, onions, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, fresh lime, cilantro, hot sauce, queso
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER QUESO CHICKEN TACOS
Step 1: Apply cooking spray in a slow cooker.
Step 2: Place the chicken in a single layer. Season with the taco seasoning.
Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, add in the green chiles, chicken broth, and Rotel. Stir until well mixed.
Step 4: Pour the mixture over the seasoned chicken.
Step 5: Cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours and 4 to 6 hours on high.
Step 6: Remove the excess liquid and leave a little so the chicken won’t be dry.
Step 7: Using two forks, shred the chicken.
Step 8: Spoon the queso on top and coat the chicken entirely.
Step 9: Cover and cook for 20 minutes on low or until cooked through.
Step 10: Serve with taco toppings and enjoy!
TIPS:
Cooking time depends on the size of the slow cooker. Adjust the cooking time according to your slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 ounce) of your favorite taco seasoning or use homemade
- 10 ounce can of Rotel with lime juice and cilantro (you can use Original Rotel too, or use homemade Rotel – Tomatoes and Green Chilies)
- 4 ounce can mild diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup salsa con queso – use your favorite brand or use homemade
- taco shells, hard or soft
- favorite toppings – lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, onions, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, fresh lime, cilantro, hot sauce, queso
Instructions
Step 1: Apply cooking spray in a slow cooker.
Step 2: Place the chicken in a single layer. Season with the taco seasoning.
Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, add in the green chiles, chicken broth, and Rotel. Stir until well mixed.
Step 4: Pour the mixture over the seasoned chicken.
Step 5: Cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours and 4 to 6 hours on high.
Step 6: Remove the excess liquid and leave a little so the chicken won't be dry.
Step 7: Using two forks, shred the chicken.
Step 8: Spoon the queso on top and coat the chicken entirely.
Step 9: Cover and cook for 20 minutes on low or until cooked through.
Step 10: Serve with taco toppings and enjoy!
TIPS:
Cooking time depends on the size of the slow cooker. Adjust the cooking time according to your slow cooker.
