Queso Chicken Tacos Recipe
These Queso Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with mild taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and green chilies, finished with a creamy salsa con queso topping. Perfect for a flavorful taco night that combines savory, cheesy, and mildly spicy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hours (depending on cooking method)
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (Instant Pot) to 7 hours 10 minutes (slow cooker)
- Yield: 8-10 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 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
Vegetables and Canned Ingredients
- 10 ounce can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies with juice
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
Sauce
- 15 ounce container salsa con queso
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with the taco seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Add Vegetables: Pour the can of mild diced tomatoes and green chilies (including the juice) and the can of diced green chiles over the chicken to add moisture and flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken until fully tender and shreddable. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. If using an Instant Pot, pressure cook on high for about 12 minutes with natural release.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks or a hand mixer. Return the shredded chicken to the cooking liquid to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Mix with Salsa Con Queso: Stir in the 15-ounce container of salsa con queso until the chicken is evenly coated and creamy.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the queso chicken mixture into warm taco shells or tortillas. Add any additional toppings as desired such as lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, or avocado.
Notes
- Use mild taco seasoning for a family-friendly flavor or increase spice level with medium or hot taco seasoning if preferred.
- Homemade taco seasoning can be used for better control over salt and spice content.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute salsa con queso with a vegan cheese sauce.
- Serve with fresh lime wedges for added brightness.
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