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Creamy Chicken Tacos

A comforting and easy recipe for creamy chicken tacos, perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features tender, shredded chicken in a tangy salsa and rich cream cheese, customizable with a variety of toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 cup salsa Pick your favorite variety
  • 8 oz cream cheese Full-fat works best for creaminess
  • Tortillas Flour or corn, your choice
  • Salt and pepper To taste
Optional Toppings
  • shredded cheese
  • lettuce
  • sour cream
  • sliced jalapeños
  • cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breast into the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the salsa generously over the top.
  3. Add the cream cheese right atop the salsa and chicken.
  4. Set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is wonderfully tender.
  5. Shred the chicken right in the slow cooker with two forks, mixing it well with the creamy salsa sauce.
  6. Serve in warm tortillas and adorn with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Consider a taco bar setup for serving and pair with tortilla chips and fresh salsa. A lime wedge enhances the dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to three months.

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