Green Chili Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
141 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Green Chili Chicken Tacos
Description
This recipe starts by combining cooked shredded chicken with ranch seasoning, diced green chilies for spice, and whipped cream cheese for creaminess. The mixture is spooned into corn tortillas lined on baking sheets with shredded Colby Jack cheese. After a short bake, the half-filled tortillas are folded in half and pressed lightly before returning to the oven to crisp and melt the filling and cheese.
The baked tacos have a warm, tender filling with a slightly creamy texture balanced by the cheesy, toasted corn tortilla shell. The green chilies add mild heat and flavor, while the ranch seasoning introduces herbs and spices. Serving with fresh toppings or sauces can complement the rich filling.
The recipe yields multiple tacos, suitable for casual meals or gatherings. The use of extra thin corn tortillas helps achieve crisp edges while remaining pliable enough to fold without cracking.
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas about 5.5" in diameter - I used Mission, extra thin
- 2 diced green chilies 4-oz. can
- 3 Tbsp ranch seasoning 21g
- 1/4 cup cream cheese whipped, 42g
- 1.5 cups Colby jack cheese divided, shredded, reduced-fat, 168g
- 400 g chicken about 3.5 cups, cooked shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the ranch seasoning, diced green chilies, and whipped cream cheese. Mix until combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay 6 corn tortillas shells on the baking sheet. cover one half of the tortilla with 2 Tbsp (14g) of shredded cheese. You will need to do this twice (or on two pans) to make all of the baked tacos. Place roughly 2-3 Tbsp (60g) of chicken mixture on top of the cheese side.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 3 minutes. Remove the tacos from the oven and fold each in half; press down lightly with a fork to ensure the tacos stay folded. Place back in the oven and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the baked tacos from the oven and repeat steps if making in the same pan. Allow the tacos to cool slightly, add toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco (87g) | |
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.3g | 3% |
| Protein | 16.2g | 32% |
| Fat | 3.9g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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