Creamy Cheesy Chicken Tacos

Creamy Cheesy Chicken Tacos are the ultimate comfort food mashup—tender seasoned chicken smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. These tacos are irresistibly decadent yet easy to make!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breasts or thighs, diced

• 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or mix: 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp chili powder)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Creamy Cheese Sauce:

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp flour

• 1 cup milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)

• 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (or Monterey Jack + a pinch of cayenne)

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)

• 1 small can (4 oz) diced green chiles (optional, for heat)

For Serving:

• 8 small flour tortillas (or corn for gluten-free)

• Toppings: diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges

Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add diced chicken, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink. Set aside.

2. Make the Cheese Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour to form a roux (1 minute).

   • Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.

   • Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheeses and green chiles until melted and creamy.

3. Combine:

   • Add cooked chicken to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat. Warm through.

4. Assemble Tacos:

   • Warm tortillas. Spoon chicken mixture into each, then top with your favorites (avocado, tomatoes, etc.).

5. Optional Broil (for melty perfection!):

   • Place filled tacos on a baking sheet, sprinkle extra cheese on top, and broil 1–2 minutes until bubbly.

Tips

• Spice Control: Omit green chiles for mild tacos, or add jalapeños for extra heat.

• Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken + 1 cup store-bought queso dip.

• Leftovers: The cheesy chicken mix is great over nachos or rice!

These tacos are next-level indulgent—think queso meets chicken enchiladas in taco form! Serve with a cold beer or margarita. 🍗🧀🌮

Want a lighter version? Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream and add lettuce for crunch!