Description
Delicious and creamy Crack Chicken Tacos made with tender slow-cooked chicken, cream cheese, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and crispy beef bacon, seasoned perfectly with ranch and taco spices. These easy-to-make tacos are warm, cheesy, and topped with fresh veggies for a flavorful meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cooked beef bacon
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- Taco seasoning (amount not specified, estimated 1-2 tablespoons)
Other
- 68 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare chicken in slow cooker: Place boneless chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken. Add cream cheese on top to allow for creamy cooking.
- Slow cook the chicken: Set the slow cooker to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove cooked chicken and place it on a cutting board. Shred the chicken finely using two forks, mixing in the softened cream cheese from the cooker to create a rich base.
- Combine mixture: Return shredded chicken with cream cheese to the slow cooker and stir to incorporate all flavors and keep warm while preparing tortillas.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable. For added texture, crisp tortillas lightly in a hot skillet until browned and sizzling.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the creamy shredded chicken mixture onto each warm tortilla.
- Add cheese and toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top of the chicken, then add diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and garnish with cilantro and chopped green onions as desired.
- Serve: Arrange tacos on a platter and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Blend cream cheese with ranch seasoning before mixing it into chicken for a smoother, creamier filling.
- Use a hot skillet to crisp tortillas; listen for a sizzle to know they are toasted perfectly.
- You can substitute turkey bacon or omit bacon for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to taste depending on preferred spice level.
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