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Crockpot Queso Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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This Crockpot Queso Chicken Quesadillas recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chicken infused with taco seasoning and salsa, melted queso cheese, and a blend of Mexican cheeses inside crispy flour tortillas. Perfectly cooked on a skillet until golden brown and served with optional sour cream and guacamole, these quesadillas offer a flavorful, comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 1 cup queso

Quesadillas

  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 12 oz Mexican shredded cheese blend
  • Sour cream, optional
  • Guacamole, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs, taco seasoning, and salsa into your slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning and salsa for maximum flavor infusion.
  2. Slow Cook the Chicken: Set the slow cooker to the low setting and cook the chicken mixture for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  3. Add Queso and Shred Chicken: Add the queso cheese to the crockpot, then use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, stirring gently until the cheese is melted and the chicken is evenly coated.
  4. Assemble Quesadillas: Spread a generous amount of the cheesy shredded chicken mixture on half of each flour tortilla. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the chicken, then fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
  5. Cook Quesadillas: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place one quesadilla in the pan and cook for about 3 minutes or until the bottom side turns golden brown. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook an additional 2 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
  6. Serve: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet, cut into individual wedges, and serve warm with optional sour cream and guacamole on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier, more tender meat; chicken breasts can be substituted but may cook faster and be less moist.
  • Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to taste if you prefer it milder or spicier.
  • Feel free to add extra veggies like diced bell peppers or onions to the slow cooker for extra flavor.
  • For crispier quesadillas, press them gently with a spatula while cooking in the skillet.
  • Leftover shredded chicken mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Keywords: queso chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker quesadillas, chicken quesadillas, easy Mexican recipe, cheesy quesadillas, slow cooker recipes

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