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White Chicken Chili Tacos

White Chicken Chili Tacos

Creamy white chicken chili tacos with tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, green chilis, and melted mozzarella cheese wrapped in warm corn tortillas and baked until golden.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 14 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 93

Ingredients
  

  • 0.25 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon canned green chilis finely chopped
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
  • black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup skim milk
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 8 oz shredded chicken cooked and cooled
  • 0.75 cup frozen corn
  • 14 small corn tortillas warmed before serving
  • 3.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Dry skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Prepare your mise en place: measure out the milk, chicken broth, and room temperature sour cream. Finely chop the green chilis, thinly slice the green onions, and have the cooked shredded chicken and frozen corn measured and ready.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to create a light roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth together, then add the sour cream, whisking constantly until completely smooth to avoid lumps.
  5. Add the cumin, finely chopped green chilis, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, frozen corn, and sliced green onions. Pour the warm sauce over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, about 30 seconds per side, until pliable and warm.
  8. Place a warmed tortilla on your work surface, add about 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling down the center, sprinkle with about 1/2 ounce of shredded mozzarella cheese, then fold the tortilla in half. Arrange the filled tacos seam-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas have begun to turn golden brown around the edges.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don't rush the roux, cook butter and flour mixture for a full minute before adding liquids. Add milk and broth gradually while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Don't skip toasting the tortillas before filling. Use rotisserie chicken as a time-saver. Can substitute flour tortillas, whole milk, Greek yogurt for sour cream, or Monterey Jack/white cheddar for mozzarella.
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