Crockpot Queso Chicken
A healthy and delicious dish combining chicken with rich flavors of queso and salsa, perfect for families and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Pounds Chicken Breasts
- 2 Cups Salsa
- 1 Jar (15 oz) Queso Dip
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese
- Tortillas (optional)
- Sour Cream (optional)
- Cheese (optional)
- Chips (optional)
- Fresh Vegetables (Tomatoes, Olives, Lettuce, Jalapenos, Onions)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing it at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add salsa and queso dip evenly over the chicken.
- Season the dish with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin powder, stirring gently.
- Place cream cheese on top of the mixture.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using forks or an electric mixer.
- Combine cream cheese into the sauce and return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Serve the dish over tortillas or with chips and toppings.
Notes
Substitute with low-fat cream cheese for a healthier option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, quesadilla, healthy chicken, meal prep, low-carb
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