Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos (Print Version)
Flavorful slow-cooked chicken with creamy queso, wrapped in warm tortillas and customized with fresh toppings of your choice.
# Ingredients:
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1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1 packet taco seasoning mix or homemade taco seasoning
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1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 8-ounce block cream cheese, cut into cubes
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1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
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8-10 small flour or corn tortillas
→ Optional Toppings
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Shredded lettuce
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Diced tomatoes
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Sliced avocado
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Sour cream
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Salsa
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Jalapeño slices
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Lime wedges
# Steps to Follow:
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Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
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Sprinkle the taco seasoning mix over the chicken breasts. Pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juice) and chicken broth over the seasoned chicken.
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Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
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Add the cubed cream cheese and shredded Mexican blend cheese to the slow cooker. Stir until the cheeses are melted and fully combined with the shredded chicken.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is creamy.
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While the queso chicken mixture finishes cooking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap them in foil and heat them in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10 minutes.
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Spoon the queso chicken mixture onto the warmed tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro, if using.
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Customize your tacos with toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, salsa, jalapeño slices, or a squeeze of lime juice.
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Serve the tacos immediately while warm and enjoy the creamy, cheesy, and flavorful slow-cooked queso chicken.
# Additional Notes:
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Use a homemade taco seasoning mix for a more customizable flavor profile.