Chicken Cream Cheese Tacos
These Chicken Cream Cheese Tacos are creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory chicken, then rolled in tortillas and baked until warm and satisfying for an easy family dinner.
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Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 c chicken shredded
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/3 c green onions chopped
- 1 c cheddar cheese shredded
- 10 corn tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Prepare the filling.
- Place the cream cheese, shredded chicken, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese into a saucepan over medium heat.
Cook the filling.
- Stir the mixture frequently until the cream cheese has completely melted and the filling is evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat the oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm enough oil to lightly fry the tortillas.
Fry the tortillas.
- Fry each tortilla for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until lightly golden. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined rack.
Fill the tortillas.
- Spoon the chicken and cream cheese filling into each tortilla.
Roll the tacos.
- Roll the filled tortillas and place them seam side down in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bake the tacos.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
Serve.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
This recipe for Chicken Cream Cheese Tacos is naturally gluten free if made with certified gluten-free corn tortillas and gluten-free packaged ingredients. To keep the recipe safely gluten free, check the labels on the cream cheese, shredded cheese, minced garlic, and any seasonings used, as some brands may contain hidden gluten or be processed in facilities with cross-contact. If frying the tortillas, use clean oil that has not been used for gluten-containing foods.