Description
Easy, delicious Crockpot Queso Chicken! Perfect for parties, game days, or a cheesy, flavorful meal. Shredded chicken slow-cooked with Rotel, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and queso blanco for a creamy, cheesy dip or topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained (like Rotel)
- 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (16 ounce) jar queso blanco dip
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream (optional, for thinning)
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a crockpot.
- Pour the can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel) over the chicken. Don’t drain the can!
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, scraping any remaining juices and tomatoes from the bowl back into the crockpot.
- Add the softened cream cheese and queso blanco dip to the crockpot.
- Stir everything together until the cream cheese and queso blanco dip are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- If the queso is too thick for your liking, you can add a little milk or heavy cream to thin it out.
- Taste the queso and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Continue to cook on low for another 30 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot as a dip with tortilla chips, in tacos or burritos, over rice or pasta, in quesadillas, or on nachos.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before adding it to the crockpot.
- Stir frequently to prevent burning and ensure even melting of the cheese.
- Adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Keep warm in the crockpot on the warm setting if serving as a dip.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding milk or cream if needed to thin.
- Variations: Add black beans, corn, different cheeses, vegetables, or spice. Substitute chicken with shredded pork or beef.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes