Name: Queso Chicken Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-491244H46M46S
Total time: PT-491244H46M46S
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 medium-sized chicken breasts); 1 ounce package mild taco seasoning (or use homemade taco seasoning); 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp cracked black pepper; 10 ounce can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies with juice; 4 ounce can diced green chiles; 15 ounce container salsa con queso

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Introduction

These Queso Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful chicken with a creamy cheesy twist. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, they bring together savory spices and melty queso for a satisfying meal.

Three soft white tortillas are placed upright in a row on a wooden tray, each filled with a base layer of shredded lettuce, a middle layer of shredded chicken mixed with small red tomato pieces, and topped with a creamy orange cheese sauce drizzled over the front taco. Small green cilantro pieces are sprinkled on top, adding a fresh touch. In the background, there are white bowls containing additional ingredients like shredded chicken and chopped tomatoes, all set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium-sized)
1 ounce package mild taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
10 ounce can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies with juice
4 ounce can diced green chiles
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp cracked black pepper
15 ounce container salsa con queso

Instructions

Step 1: Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker or large pot. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
Step 2: Add the canned diced tomatoes and green chilies with juice, the diced green chiles, kosher salt, and black pepper to the chicken.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low in the slow cooker for 6-7 hours, or simmer on low on the stovetop for about 2 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Step 4: Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
Step 5: Return the shredded chicken to the pot or slow cooker and stir in the salsa con queso until well combined and heated through.
Step 6: Serve the queso chicken in warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, use a spicy salsa con queso or add jalapeños.
Serve with fresh cilantro, diced onions, or avocado slices for added flavor and texture.
Homemade taco seasoning can be made with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano.
Leftover queso chicken is delicious in burrito bowls or quesadillas.

Storage

Store leftover queso chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through, adding a splash of water or salsa con queso to keep it moist.

How to Serve

Three soft white tortillas on a wooden board each filled with three layers: shredded orange-brown cooked chicken mixed with red tomato pieces, light green shredded lettuce, and drizzled with creamy light orange sauce, garnished with green herbs on top. Around the board are white bowls with shredded light green lettuce, diced bright red tomatoes, and creamy white sauce. A wooden bowl with chopped green herbs and loose green herbs are scattered on the white marbled surface. The photo is taken from above with soft natural light and a clean look. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs work well and can add extra juiciness to the dish. Adjust cooking times as needed since thighs may cook slightly faster.

Can I prepare this recipe without a slow cooker?

Absolutely. You can simmer the ingredients in a covered pot on the stovetop over low heat for about 2 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.