CiCi's Easy Chicken Tacos. Cicis is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all individuals. I made these chicken tacos tonight and they were delicious. I was tempted to use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs because I already had the breasts on hand, but I'm glad I went ahead and got the thighs because they were so much more tender and perfect for these tacos.

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe. These spicy tacos are perfect for weeknight dinners and are sure to please the entire family. There is nothing I love more than easy chicken tacos. You can cook CiCi's Easy Chicken Tacos using 9 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of CiCi's Easy Chicken Tacos

You need 6 of boneless/skinless chicken breast filets.
Prepare 1/2 cup of cooking oil.
You need 2 tbsp of garlic powder or 3 cloves fresh minced garlic.
Prepare 2 tbsp of chili powder.
Prepare 1 medium of jalapeno pepper (optional).
Prepare 1 large of jar salsa.
You need 1 envelope of taco seasoning mix.
It's 1/2 can of chicken broth.
It's 8 oz of cream cheese.

The best part about this recipe? You can throw it together with leftovers from the night before, or start from scratch with a zesty chicken taco marinade as a base, inspired by a favorite - chicken street taco recipe. I served these tacos with some pico de gallo and queso fresco, but you can basically use any salsa and cheese combination that you like. Here are a few more ideas for toppings if you're looking for some inspiration. diced avocados or guacamole; your favorite salsa (my fave is this toasted red chile salsa) sour cream, Mexican crema or chipotle sauce In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil.

CiCi's Easy Chicken Tacos step by step

in large skillet heat 1/2 cup oil on medium-high heat.
if using fresh garlic add to heated oil and saute slightly. you can omit garlic powder if you choose..
add jalapeno pepper (seeded and sliced into strips).
sprinkle garlic powder and chili powder in each breast filet and add to heated oil.
saute chicken, turning each piece occasionally, until browned.
shred chicken and put in crockpot.
pour jar of salsa over chicken breast.
add 1/2 can chicken broth.
sprinkle taco seasoning over salsa and mix together.
cook in crockpot on low for 1-2 hours (or you can leave mixture in skillet and simmer for about 30 minutes).
stir in cream cheese about 10 minutes before serving.
I served this with refried beans and Mexican rice.

Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to skillet. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Pour both of the dried mixes into the crockpot. Add broth and whisk until combined. When chicken starts to fall apart, it's done.