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Crockpot Creamy Queso Chicken

Cultural Context

Crockpot Creamy Queso Chicken combines the rich flavors of traditional Mexican queso with tender chicken, making it a beloved dish for gatherings and weeknight dinners. Originating from the convenience of slow-cooking, this dish highlights the ease of preparing hearty meals without sacrificing flavor. It's a modern favorite, often served at parties and potlucks, where its creamy texture and spicy kick are sure to please a crowd.

MexicanMXmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
1 packet gluten-free taco seasoning (about 2.5 to 3 tablespoons)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
14 to 15 ounces salsa (about half a 24 ounce jar)
1 pound queso quesadilla cheese

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

queso dip

🥗Healthier: homemade cheese sauce

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Homemade cheese sauce can be lower in preservatives.

1

Spray the crock-pot liner with non-stick cooking spray.

2

Add 2 chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds) to the crock-pot.

3

Season the chicken with 2.5 to 3 tablespoons of gluten-free taco seasoning.

4

Add 1 (8 ounce) package of cubed cream cheese on top of the chicken.

5

Pour about 14 to 15 ounces of salsa over the cream cheese and chicken.

6

Sprinkle 1 pound of queso quesadilla cheese over the top of the chicken and cream cheese mixture.

7

Place the lid on the crock-pot and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours.

8

After cooking, use a meat chopper to shred the chicken and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingmixing

Equipment Needed

crock-potmeat chopper

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

milksoy
Local Name: Pollo con queso cremoso en olla de cocción lenta

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