Ingredients:
For the Chicken Filling:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (look for a keto-friendly option or make your own)
- 1/4 cup water
For the Cream Cheese Sauce:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Lettuce leaves (as taco shells or wraps)
- Shredded cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
1. Cook the Chicken:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix taco seasoning with water. Pour the taco seasoning mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Cover and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Shred the chicken using two forks.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine softened cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat over low-medium heat, stirring continuously until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
3. Combine Chicken and Cream Cheese Sauce:
- Add the shredded chicken to the cream cheese sauce, mixing well until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
4. Assemble the Tacos:
- Spoon the cream cheese chicken mixture into lettuce leaves, creating taco shells or wraps.
5. Garnish and Serve:
- Top the tacos with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
6. Enjoy:
- Serve the Keto Cream Cheese Chicken Tacos immediately and enjoy!