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Queso Chicken Tacos

Indulgent Queso Chicken Tacos That Make Weeknight Dinner Fun

These Queso Chicken Tacos combine creamy queso and tender chicken for a delightful twist on traditional tacos, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or thighs for more flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil for a different taste
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning homemade seasoning can be used
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (Rotel) use plain tomatoes for milder
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley as an alternative
For the Queso Sauce
  • 8 ounces Velveeta Cheese or cheddar for a sharper taste
  • 1 cup Milk dairy-free alternatives can be used
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese mozzarella is a suitable substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch flour can be used as an alternative
For the Tacos
  • 8 tortillas Corn or Flour Tortillas or lettuce wraps for low-carb
  • 1 jar Pickled Jalapeños fresh jalapeños for a fresher crunch
  • Optional Toppings guacamole, sour cream, etc.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • separate saucepan
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by patting the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken breasts, searing for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then simmer covered on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Carefully shred the chicken and return to the skillet, coating it in the juices.
  5. Stir in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Melt Velveeta and Monterey Jack cheese in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring continuously.
  7. Create a cornstarch slurry and add it to the cheese sauce, cooking until thickened.
  8. Warm the tortillas in the oven or skillet until pliable.
  9. Assemble the tacos by filling tortillas with chicken and drizzling with queso sauce.
  10. Serve warm, folding the tortillas around the filling and enjoying immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider personalizing the recipe with your favorite toppings.

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