Crock Pot Spicy Queso Chicken
Crock pot spicy queso chicken is simple to throw together and works perfectly for busy weeknights, game day gatherings, taco nights, or meal prep.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 269kcal
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 15.5 ounce salsa con queso, (we used On The Border)
- 12 ounce hatch valley salsa, green chili
Instructions
- Spray a 6-8 quart crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add diced onions to the bottom.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the onions.
- Next, sprinkle all of the seasonings over the chicken.
- Add diced jalapenos, followed by the queso and then pour the green salsa.
- Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
Notes
Tips
- Don't skip the cooking spray. You don't want the cheesy sauce to burn.
- Add the onions to the bottom of the slow cooker so they get super soft.
- You can cook the dish on high or low, but low yields the best flavor.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1280mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 1mg