Creamy Salsa Chicken Tacos
These Creamy Salsa Chicken Tacos are loaded with tender shredded chicken, salsa, cream cheese, sour cream, and melted Mexican cheese for the ultimate easy taco night. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're creamy, cheesy, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Calories: 515kcal
Ingredients
- Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
- 1 cup chunky salsa mild, medium, or hot
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- For Serving
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese
- Sour cream
- Guacamole or sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
- Pickled onions
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until the cream cheese has completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken and stir until every piece is coated with the creamy salsa mixture.
- Sprinkle in the shredded Mexican cheese blend and stir until melted and fully incorporated.
- Simmer the mixture for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick, creamy, and heated through.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 20–30 seconds per side or microwave them wrapped in a damp paper towel.
- Spoon the creamy chicken filling evenly into each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro, sour cream, avocado, jalapeños, or your favorite taco toppings.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges, tortilla chips, Mexican rice, refried beans, or guacamole.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and convenient.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Mild salsa creates a kid-friendly version, while hot salsa adds extra spice.
- Leftover filling is delicious in burritos, quesadillas, nachos, taco bowls, or stuffed baked potatoes.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 33g
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 930mg
- Potassium: 510mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 950 IU
- Vitamin C: 8mg
- Calcium: 360mg
- Iron: 3mg