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White Chicken Chili Tacos

Delicious White Chicken Chili Tacos for Family Fun Nights

Enjoy these White Chicken Chili Tacos, a family favorite blending savory chicken chili with crunchy corn tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Use room temperature for smooth blending.
  • 1 can Canned Green Chilis Adjust quantity to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Freshly ground is preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust based on heat preference.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Skim Milk Can substitute with any milk of choice.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium is preferable.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine or oil.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken is recommended.
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Fresh corn can be substituted.
  • 2 Green Onions Can substitute with chives.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can use another cheese like Oaxaca.
For the Tacos
  • 8 Corn Tortillas Ensure they are warmed for pliability.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour for about 1 minute.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of skim milk and 1 cup of chicken broth while whisking, then stir in 1 cup of sour cream, 1 can of green chilis, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
  4. Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of shredded chicken, 1 cup of frozen corn, and 2 chopped green onions, then pour the sauce over and stir.
  6. Warm the tortillas in a skillet until pliable.
  7. Spoon filling onto each tortilla, sprinkle with mozzarella, fold, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and tortillas are golden.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving, optionally with toppings like pico de gallo or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother sauce.

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