Crack Chicken Tacos Recipe

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4.6

38 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    12 tacos

  • Calories

    323 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Crack Chicken Tacos Recipe

These crack chicken tacos take taco night to a whole new level! They're creamy, cheesy, and topped with bacon. Who could resist?Expanded step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 taco shells such as Old El Paso, crunchy
  • ½ cup cream cheese room temperature (½ brick)
  • ¼ cup sour cream room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
  • cups Colby jack cheese divided, freshly shredded
  • 3 cups chicken shredded, cooked
  • ½ pound Bacon chopped and divided, cooked
  • green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the taco shells in a 9x13-inch baking pan standing straight up.
  2. Bake the taco shells for 5 minutes to crisp them up. Remove from the oven and set aside for now.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and ½ cup cheese.
  4. Microwave the cream cheese mixture for 30-45 seconds, then mix until it’s well combined.
  5. Fold in the chicken and all but a bit of the bacon.
  6. Fill each shell with the chicken mixture, almost to the top of each shell. Sprinkle each taco with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges of the shells are browned.
  8. Remove from the oven and serve garnished with more bacon and green onions.

Notes

  • Storage: Store crack chicken tacos tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
  • I used Colby jack cheese, but you can use any combination of cheeses you like!
  • You can substitute an equal amount of mayonnaise in place of the sour cream, or use an equivalent amount of ranch dressing and omit the ranch seasoning.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1taco Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 704mg (29%) Potassium 244mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 344IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1taco
Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 704mg 29%
Potassium 244mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 344IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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