Description
These Blackstone Smashed Marry Me Chicken Tacos are a delicious and flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground chicken cooked on a griddle with fresh spinach and sundried tomatoes. Finished with garlic-infused cream and melted mozzarella, served warm in soft flour tortillas, these tacos are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Kinders)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cooking oil of choice, for cooking
Additional Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup sliced sundried tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 soft taco size flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with the garlic and herb seasoning blend, kosher salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Heat the Blackstone Griddle: Preheat your Blackstone griddle or large flat-top grill over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with your preferred cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the seasoned ground chicken on the griddle and use a spatula or scraper to smash it down into flat patties. Allow the chicken to cook approximately 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Add Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes, and Garlic: Once the chicken is nearly cooked, add the fresh chopped spinach, sliced sundried tomatoes, and minced garlic directly onto the griddle alongside the chicken. Cook and stir together until the spinach wilts and everything is well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Pour the heavy cream over the chicken and vegetable mixture on the griddle. Stir continuously to combine and let the cream reduce slightly, thickening to a sauce-like consistency. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the creamy chicken mixture. Allow the cheese to melt completely, covering the mixture for about 1-2 minutes.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the cheese melts, warm the flour tortillas on the griddle or in a skillet until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon generous portions of the creamy, cheesy chicken mixture onto each warmed tortilla, folding them gently. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use a spatula or scraper to smash the chicken on the griddle for the characteristic smashed texture.
- You can substitute ground turkey or ground pork if preferred.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
- If you prefer gluten-free tortillas, swap flour tortillas with corn tortillas.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, after cooking.
Keywords: Blackstone tacos, smashed chicken tacos, creamy chicken tacos, garlic herb chicken, sundried tomato tacos