Crispy Chicken Tacos Recipe
These Crispy Chicken Tacos feature tender, slow-cooked, seasoned chicken combined with creamy cream cheese and fresh cilantro, wrapped in crispy corn tortillas with melted cheese, creating a delicious and satisfying taco perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (slow cooker low) or 2-3 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 store-bought package)
- 16-ounce jar of chunky salsa
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Tacos
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3 cups shredded cheese
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken breasts, taco seasoning, and salsa together in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker. Add cream cheese and chopped cilantro to the shredded chicken.
- Mix the filling: Stir the chicken, cream cheese, and cilantro together until well combined and creamy.
- Prepare tortillas: Heat a couple tablespoons of cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place one corn tortilla into the hot oil and let it crisp up, then flip it to crisp the other side, adding more oil if necessary.
- Assemble and crisp tacos: On one side of the tortilla, add a couple tablespoons of shredded cheese and a couple tablespoons of the shredded chicken mixture. Fold the tortilla over and cook for about 30 seconds or until crispy. Flip and fry the other side until the desired crispiness is achieved.
- Keep warm: Remove the finished tacos to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil or place them in a warm oven preheated to 200°F to keep warm while finishing the remaining tacos.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken tacos hot, topped with your favorite taco toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or additional cilantro.
Notes
- You can use store-bought taco seasoning or make your own for a fresher taste.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice to the chicken mixture before assembling tacos.
- Use corn tortillas for a more authentic taco experience and better crispiness.
- Adjust cooking oil amount to your preference for crispiness and health considerations.
- These tacos are best enjoyed fresh but can be kept warm in a low oven for short periods.
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