These Cream Cheese Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and creamy twist on traditional tacos. Juicy chicken is mixed with seasoned cream cheese, wrapped in warm tortillas, and garnished with your favorite taco toppings for a simple and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup salsa or diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced green onions (optional)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado slices, jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and taco seasoning. Stir until the cheeses melt and the mixture is fully combined.
- Add salsa: Stir in salsa or diced tomatoes to the chicken mixture. If using, mix in cilantro and green onions.
- Warm tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet, microwave, or wrap them in foil and warm in the oven.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the creamy chicken mixture into each tortilla. Top with lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado slices, jalapeños, or your favorite taco toppings.
- Serve: Fold the tortillas and serve immediately.
Enjoy your delicious Cream Cheese Chicken Tacos!