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Crack Chicken Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Crack Chicken Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring creamy shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese and topped with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked beef bacon
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix

Additional:

  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Optional toppings: chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Place boneless chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  3. Add cream cheese on top of the chicken.
  4. Set the slow cooker to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Remove the chicken and place it on a cutting board.
  6. Shred the chicken with two forks, mixing in the cream cheese.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir.
  8. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft.
  9. Scoop shredded chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
  10. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the chicken.
  11. Add diced tomatoes and crisp lettuce for crunch.
  12. Serve the tacos on a platter, garnished with cilantro.

Notes

  • Blend cream cheese until silky with ranch seasoning before mixing in chicken for a creamy base.
  • Use a hot skillet to crisp tortillas, listening for that satisfying sizzle as they brown.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg