Chicken con Queso Recipe

Author:

Williams’ Master Chef

Updated:

2025-12-22

They say good things come in threes. This tasty recipe is no different. Let’s list them out. 1. Chicken 2. Cheese 3. Spiciness. That’s a trifecta of deliciousness!

This chicken con queso combines seasoned chicken with Williams Taco Seasoning, cream cheese, and Mexican cheese for a rich, creamy dish that works as a party dip or dinner over rice. The taco seasoning gives the chicken authentic Southwest flavor while green chiles add mild heat and brightness.

Cook Times

10 mins

Prep Time

4 hr 50 mins

Cook Time

Servings

Chicken con Queso Recipe Ingredients

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1 1/2 – 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 pkg Williams Taco Seasoning
1 cup chicken broth
1 can chopped green chilies, drained (4 oz)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp minced cilantro
tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas
Diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos or other favorite toppings, optional

How to make Chicken con Queso Recipe

Season Chicken

Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. Season with Taco Seasoning.

Slow Cook

Pour chicken broth over chicken. Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours, or until chicken is tender and fully-cooked.

Drain Chicken

Remove chicken and drain; discard liquid.

Shred Chicken

Shred chicken and return to slow cooker.

Add Cheese Mixture

Add green chilies, cheese, salsa, sour cream and cilantro; stir well. Cover and cook on low 30 minutes.

Serve

Serve on tortilla chips or spoon into warm flour tortillas. Top, as desired.

Tip: For a spicier dish, use our Williams Chipotle Taco or Williams Tex Mex Taco in this recipe.

Product Information

Nutrition Facts

About 6 servings per container

Serving size 2 tsp (6g)

Amount per serving

Calories20

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g1%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 105mg5%

Total Carbohydrate 4g1%

Dietary Fiber 1g3%

Total Sugars 1g

Includes 1g Added Sugars1%

Protein 1g

Vit. D 0mcg 0%Calcium 20mg 2%

Iron 1.1mg 6%Potas. 160mg 4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS: SPICES, ONION POWDER, SUGAR, YELLOW CORN MASA, SALT, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, Contains less than 2% of: GREEN BELL PEPPERS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID. MAY CONTAIN: WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY, SESAME

Contains Bioengineered Ingredients.