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Best White Chicken Chili Tacos

Best White Chicken Chili Tacos for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

These Best White Chicken Chili Tacos are a quick, family-friendly dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken using rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
  • 1 cup Sour Cream room temperature
  • 1 can Green Chilis chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin freshly ground recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Skim Milk or full-fat for richness
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth homemade for extra depth
For Assembly
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or Monterey Jack or cheddar

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather and prepare all your ingredients.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and stir for about one minute.
  3. Gradually pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of skim milk into the roux, whisking continuously. Add 1 cup of sour cream and stir until blended.
  4. Stir in 1 can of green chilis, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of shredded chicken and 1 cup of frozen corn. Pour the warm sauce over and stir to combine.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas for about 20-30 seconds on each side in a skillet.
  7. Fill each tortilla with 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Fold in half.
  8. Place filled tacos on a baking sheet seam-side down and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, and serve warm with toppings like avocado or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother sauce. Store leftover filling for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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