Description
Delicious tacos filled with creamy garlic chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (approximately 3 cloves)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned with juice)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen, drained if canned)
- 1 piece bell pepper (any color), finely diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- as needed corn or flour tortillas, warmed (for serving)
Instructions
- Step: In your slow cooker, arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken ensuring it is evenly covered. Sprinkle the taco seasoning liberally over the chicken, making sure each breast is adequately seasoned.
- Step: In a separate mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with minced garlic, diced onion, diced tomatoes (including any juices), corn, bell pepper, and ground cumin. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Step: Gently pour the cream cheese mixture over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Use a spatula to stir gently, ensuring that the chicken is coated with the creamy mixture.
- Step: Secure the lid on your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Step: After the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker using tongs. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and stir to combine it with the luscious creamy sauce.
- Step: Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed for your preferred flavor.
- Step: To assemble your tacos, spoon generous portions of the creamy garlic chicken mixture into warmed tortillas. Top with freshly chopped cilantro, and feel free to add further toppings like sliced avocado, shredded cheese, or salsa to enhance flavor.
Notes
For an inviting presentation, arrange the tacos on a vibrant platter, adding lime wedges for squeezing and a side of salsa for dipping. Adjust seasoning with lime juice or hot sauce for more depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg