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CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN TACOS

Quick and creamy shredded chicken tacos made with cream cheese and taco seasoning, served on warm tortillas with fresh cilantro, lime, and your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion diced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 12 tortilla small flour tortillas warm
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime cut into wedges
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 0.5 cup sour cream

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and onions, stirring to coat. Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and simmer 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the skillet.
  • Add softened cream cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and well combined with the shredded chicken, creating a creamy filling.
  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, then fill each tortilla with a generous scoop of the cream cheese chicken mixture.
  • Top tacos with shredded cheddar, chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime, salsa, and sour cream as desired.
  • Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Notes

These tacos are great for meal prep—store the chicken mixture separately from tortillas for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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