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Six crispy salsa chicken tacos garnished with cilantro and red onion with other garnishes around the tacos.
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Crispy Salsa Chicken Tacos

Flavorful crispy salsa chicken tacos feature slow-cooked shredded chicken, gooey Monterey jack cheese and pan-crisped tortillas.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours 15 minutes
Total Time6 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, TexMex
Keyword: Crispy Chicken Tacos, Salsa Chicken Crispy Tacos, Salsa Chicken Tacos
Servings: 8 tacos

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 16 oz salsa
  • 1 pkt taco seasoning
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • fresh cilantro, red onion, lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine chicken, taco seasoning and salsa in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.2.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred, add a ladle of salsa to the shredded chicken and mix.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add a little bit of neutral oil and coat the tortillas. Add a small about of cheese to one half of each tortilla, then about 1/4 cup of the shredded chicken.
  • Fold over the tortilla to close the taco and cook until the tortilla is crispy on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is crispy, another 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with desired toppings and fillings.

Notes

For best results, use a non-stick pan. Tortillas may stick to stainless steel.