Queso Chicken Tacos
Queso Chicken Tacos are flavorful, cheesy tacos filled with tender shredded chicken coated in creamy queso sauce, served in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken from the skillet, shred with two forks, and return to the skillet.
- Stir in queso dip and mix until chicken is evenly coated. Heat until warmed through.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with queso chicken and adding desired toppings.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Adjust spice level by adding hot sauce or chopped jalapeños.
- Store leftover chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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