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Smashburger Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Smashburger Chicken Tacos Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 to 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; Kosher salt, to taste; 1 pound ground chicken; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas; 4 slices cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 small red onion, chopped; 1/4 cup dill pickle chips

Take your taco night from boring to bold with this creative chicken tacos recipe that uses flavor-packed smashed chicken burgers and vibrant toppings for an explosion of textures and flavors.

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Under 15 minutes

1-4 Servings

15 ingredients

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Recipe Ingredients

For Cheese Sauce

2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
Kosher salt, to taste

For Burgers and Assembly

1 pound ground chicken
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
4 slices cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup dill pickle chips

Recipe Directions

For Cheese Sauce

Toss pepper jack and cornstarch together in small saucepan. Pour in half-and-half. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside for serving with tacos.

For Burgers and Assembly

Heat griddle or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Divide chicken into 4 equal balls. Working in batches if necessary, place the balls 4-inches apart on griddle. Season with salt and pepper. Place tortillas on top of chicken balls and press down, using a spatula, to flatten the chicken into the shape of the tortilla. Cook until chicken is golden-brown and fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
Flip tacos over and top with cheddar. Continue to cook until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Top tacos with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickles. Drizzle with cheese sauce, and serve.