Description
This Crockpot Queso Chicken Quesadillas recipe features tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs combined with taco seasoning, salsa, and creamy queso for a rich, cheesy filling. Perfectly toasted in a skillet with a Mexican cheese blend inside soft flour tortillas, these quesadillas make a flavorful and comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup queso cheese
Quesadillas
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 12 oz Mexican shredded cheese blend
Optional Serving
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken in the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken thighs, taco seasoning, and salsa into your slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning and salsa to maximize the flavor infusion of the dish.
- 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 can be easily shredded with forks.
- Shred and Mix with Queso: Add the queso cheese to the crockpot, then use two forks to shred the chicken directly inside the slow cooker. Stir gently until the queso is melted and the chicken is fully coated with the cheesy mixture.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Spread a generous amount of the cheesy shredded chicken mixture on half of each large flour tortilla. Evenly sprinkle the Mexican shredded cheese blend over the chicken, then fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- Cook on Skillet: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place one quesadilla in the pan and cook for about 3 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, cut it into individual wedges, and serve warm with optional sour cream and guacamole on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Using boneless skinless chicken thighs ensures tender and juicy shredded chicken.
- Cooking the chicken on low in the slow cooker helps develop deeper flavors and tenderness.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of taco seasoning and salsa to your taste preferences.
- Use a non-stick skillet or lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking during cooking.
- Allow the quesadillas to cool for a minute before cutting to ensure the cheese sets slightly and doesn’t ooze out.
Keywords: Crockpot, Queso Chicken, Quesadillas, Slow Cooker, Mexican, Cheesy, Easy Dinner