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Crispy Chicken Alfredo Tacos: Easy 20-Minute Dinner

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Creamy, cheesy Alfredo filling meets crunchy, golden-brown tortillas in this quick and easy weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, these tacos are a crowd-pleaser that feels like a splurge without the drive-thru wait.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought, like Classico or Rao’s)
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil
  • Optional toppings: fresh parsley or chives, red pepper flakes, lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through—about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess liquid if needed, but leave a little for moisture.
  2. Add garlic and season: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  3. Make the creamy filling: Add softened cream cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until melted into the chicken, about 1 minute. Pour in Alfredo sauce, add Parmesan cheese, and stir until well combined and heated through—about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the mozzarella: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the filling and stir until melted and gooey. Turn off heat. If too thick, add a splash of milk or water; if too thin, simmer another minute.
  5. Prepare the tortillas: Warm tortillas slightly in the microwave (about 15 seconds) so they are pliable.
  6. Crisp the tacos: Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil. Place one tortilla in the pan. Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling onto one half. Fold the other half over to create a half-moon shape. Press down gently with a spatula. Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  7. Serve immediately: Transfer tacos to a plate. Garnish with fresh parsley, chives, red pepper flakes, or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese and real Parmesan for best texture. Do not overfill tacos; stick to 2-3 tablespoons per taco. Use medium heat for crisping to avoid burning. Keep filling warm on low heat while crisping tortillas. Leftover filling can be stored separately for up to 3 days and reheated.

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