Description
This Crockpot Queso Chicken Quesadillas recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs cooked with taco seasoning and salsa, mixed with creamy queso cheese for a rich filling. The quesadillas are then crisped up in a skillet with a Mexican cheese blend inside warm flour tortillas, making a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- ยฝ cup salsa
- 1 cup queso cheese
Quesadillas
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 12 oz Mexican shredded cheese blend
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken in the slow cooker: Place the chicken thighs, taco seasoning, and salsa into your slow cooker. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning and salsa to allow maximum flavor infusion during cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Set the slow cooker to low and cook the chicken mixture for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Add queso and shred the chicken: Add the queso cheese to the crockpot and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir gently until the queso cheese is melted and coats the shredded chicken evenly.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Spread a generous amount of the cheesy shredded chicken mixture on half of each flour tortilla. Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the chicken, then fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- Cook the quesadillas: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place one quesadilla on the pan and cook for about 3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, cut into wedges, and serve warm. Optionally serve with sour cream and guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- Chicken thighs provide juicier and more flavorful shredded chicken compared to chicken breasts.
- Using the slow cooker allows hands-off cooking and tenderizes the chicken perfectly.
- Be careful when flipping quesadillas to avoid spilling the cheesy filling.
- You can substitute the queso with your favorite cheese dip for variation.
- Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a skillet or oven for best texture retention.
