High-Protein Crack Chicken Tacos

Let’s make a high-protein, crack chicken taco recipe that’s delicious, satisfying, and gives you a good protein boost. I’ll also include approximate nutrition facts per taco.

High-Protein Crack Chicken Tacos

Ingredients (4–6 servings)

For the Chicken:

• 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 oz (225 g) reduced-fat cream cheese (or full fat for richer taste)
• 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) ranch seasoning mix (or homemade: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried dill, 1 tsp paprika)
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled (or regular bacon if you want more flavor)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional, adds protein and creaminess)
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Tacos:

• 8–10 high-protein tortillas (e.g., 10–12g protein per tortilla) or low-carb wraps
• Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, salsa, chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken:
   • Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
   • Sprinkle with ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
   • Cook low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
2. Shred the Chicken:
   • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
3. Make It Creamy & High-Protein:
   • Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
   • Add cream cheese, Greek yogurt (optional), shredded cheddar, and crumbled turkey bacon.
   • Stir until creamy and combined.
4. Assemble the Tacos:
   • Warm the tortillas.
   • Fill each tortilla with a generous scoop of crack chicken.
   • Add optional toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, or salsa.
5. Serve:
   • Enjoy immediately, or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts (Approximate, per taco using high-protein tortillas)

✅ Notes:

• Using turkey bacon and reduced-fat cheese lowers fat while keeping protein high.
• Greek yogurt boosts protein without making it too heavy.
• High-protein tortillas make these tacos extra filling for a post-workout meal.