Description
At its heart, Queso Chicken Tacos is a fusion of Tex-Mex comfort food and laid-back taco night fun. Imagine tender, seasoned chicken kissed by lime and spices, wrapped in a soft tortilla, then drenched in creamy homemade queso—a velvety mixture of cheeses and cream that’s everything you love about dip, but better, because it’s part of the main event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or mix of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic & onion powder)
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Queso:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ cup salsa (or Rotel tomatoes)
- Optional: diced jalapeños for heat
For the Tacos:
- 8 soft flour or corn tortillas
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, diced onions, avocado
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with taco seasoning and lime juice.
- Cook for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest, then shred or dice.
- Make the Queso
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese and milk. Stir until smooth.
- Add shredded cheeses and salsa. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Adjust thickness with more milk if needed. Add jalapeños for spice.
- Assemble the Tacos
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Fill each with chicken, drizzle with queso, and top with your favorite toppings.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: Queso Chicken Tacos Recipe