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Delicious Crack Chicken Tacos topped with fresh ingredients and served on a plate

Crack Chicken Tacos

Cozy, cheesy, and dangerously good, these Crack Chicken Tacos are a quick and satisfying meal perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for speed.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Soften cream cheese to prevent lumps.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Pre-shred cheese for faster melting.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Pre-shred cheese for faster melting.
  • ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled Cook bacon until crisp for texture.
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
  • 6-8 small flour or corn tortillas Use as needed for tacos.
Optional Toppings
  • chopped green onions
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • jalapeños

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium.
  2. Add the shredded chicken and softened cream cheese. Stir.
  3. Fold in cheddar and mozzarella. Listen for a gentle sizzle as the cheese starts to melt.
  4. Add the crumbled bacon and ranch seasoning. Keep stirring until the mixture looks glossy and well combined.
  5. Warm your tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until pliable and slightly golden at the edges.
  6. Scoop a generous spoonful of the filling into each tortilla.
  7. Top with green onions, lettuce, tomatoes, or jalapeños, and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For a peppery finish, try a black pepper twist during step 3. You can store the filling in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze it up to 2 months.