These Keto Crack Chicken Tacos are a creamy and spicy recipe. We prepare these chicken tacos with cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken breasts, cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, chili powder, bacon, salt, onion powder, keto tortillas, pepper, green onions, and garlic powder. You might purchase all these basic ingredients from the market for food. These chicken tacos contain four g of net carbs and 480 calories. You can make them dairy-free by using vegan products, so dairy intolerant people can also eat these tacos. We need thirty to thirty-five minutes to make these chicken tacos. You can prepare these chicken tacos earlier, as we store them in the freezer for 40-60 days. These Keto Crack Chicken Tacos are excellent for appetizers, breakfasts, events, lunches, celebrations, snacks, special gatherings, dinners, and sides. You can serve these chicken tacos with lemon water, cheddar cheese, sour cream, zucchini noodles, or cucumber salad.
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STATS:
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep duration: 10 minutes
- Course: Main Dinner
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
- portion size: 1 taco
- Cooking mode: Stovetop
- Total servings: 6
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 35 minutes
TOOLS:
- Medium skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- Onion powder, one teaspoon
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 slices of bacon
- Garlic powder, one teaspoon
- Salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Pepper
- 10 keto tortillas
- 2 tbsp green onions
INGREDIENT NOTES:
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream helps in making a creamy sauce and provides an indulgent taste. You can swap it with unsweetened almond milk and high-fat coconut cream.
KETO TORTILLAS:
- Keto tortillas are used to make these chicken tacos. We can alternate it with the keto almond flour tortilla, lettuce wraps, or cheese shells.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese forms a creamy and thick sauce with a tangy flavor. You might also utilize vegan cream cheese, Greek yogurt, or mascarpone cheese.
BACON:
- Bacon provides a smoky flavor and crunchy texture. We can replace it with smoked beef bacon, pancetta, turkey bacon, or crispy prosciutto pieces.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Cheddar cheese gives a savory and strong flavor. You can use pepper, Monterey, or Colby Jack instead.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, salt, & chili powder with chicken breasts and coat them properly.
- Include the oil (olive) in a pan and gently warm it up.
- Cook the chicken for six minutes till it is completely prepared.
- Shred the chicken breasts with a fork.
- Slower the flame, include the heavy cream, cream cheese, & cheddar cheese in a similar pan. Mix them till they are smoother.
- Place the chicken again in a pan and stir it in a creamy sauce.
- Mix in the crumbled bacon and leave some bacon crumbs to garnish later.
- Make the lettuce leaves or heat the keto tortillas.
- Spread the crack chicken filling in lettuce leaves or keto tortillas.
- Garnish with green onions & leftover bacon crumbs.
- Serve these chicken tacos quickly.
TIPS:
- We use rotisserie chicken because it cooks rapidly.
- Slowly cook the peppers and onions before including cream cheese for extra flavor.
- You can make the filling earlier and chill it, then assemble.
- Include a small quantity of chicken broth to make a thin sauce.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Avocado Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Coleslaw
- Lettuce Salad
KETO SIDES:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Roasted Broccoli
- Zucchini Noodles
- Green Beans
SUACES & DIPS:
- Guacamole
- Sour Cream
- Ranch Dip
TOPPINGS:
- Cheddar Cheese
- Avocado Slices
- Jalapeños
- Tomatoes
DRINKS:
- Lemon Water
- Iced Tea
- Sparkling Water
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the cooked crack chicken tacos in a closed vessel and refrigerate for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the filling without tortillas for forty to sixty days.
FAQs:
Can I make these chicken tacos earlier?
- Yes, you can make these chicken tacos and chill the filling.
May I prepare these tacos without dairy?
- Yes, you can use the non-dairy products for dairy allergies.
Can I bake these chicken tacos?
- Yes, you can bake the chicken shreds with a mixture of cheese for twenty minutes at 175 degrees C.
Will I utilize chicken thighs instead?
- Yes, use the chicken thighs, so they will provide a juicy texture.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 480
Sodium: 780 mg
Net carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 35 g
Proteins: 38 g
Portion size: 1 taco
Total carbs: 6 g