Description
Tender, shredded chicken in a cheesy salsa con queso sauce, served in warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium-sized chicken breasts)
- 1 ounce package mild taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 (10-ounce) can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies (with juice)
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) container salsa con queso (or more to taste)
- To Serve:
- Street taco-sized flour tortillas
- Optional Garnishes:
- Shredded lettuce
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges (for added zest)
- Avocado slices (for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly spray the inside of a 5-6 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray for easy cleanup.
- Season the Chicken: Lay the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the prepared slow cooker. Sprinkle the taco seasoning, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Add Tomatoes and Chiles: Pour the 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (with juice) and the 4-ounce can of diced green chiles over the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook on high for 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is done cooking, use 2 forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
- Add the Queso: Pour the salsa con queso over the shredded chicken and stir to combine thoroughly. Adjust the amount of queso to your preference for creaminess.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the street taco-sized flour tortillas and fill them with the cheesy chicken mixture. Garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream. For extra flavor, squeeze a bit of lime juice over the top and add avocado slices.
Notes
- Extra Spice: Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken mixture for a spicier kick.
- Protein Variations: You can use chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful option.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute chicken with black beans or tofu for a plant-based version.
- Toppings: For a fun twist, add pickled red onions or guacamole as additional garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
