Description
These Blackstone Smashed Marry Me Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and creamy twist on traditional chicken tacos. Made with seasoned ground chicken, fresh spinach, sundried tomatoes, and a rich garlic-heavy cream sauce, these tacos are topped with melted mozzarella cheese and served on soft flour tortillas for a comforting and delicious meal perfect for any taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning blend (I used Kinders)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Cooking oil of choice, for cooking
Additional Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup sliced sundried tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 soft taco-size flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare and Season the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the ground chicken with garlic and herb seasoning blend, kosher salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat cooking oil on a Blackstone griddle or a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned ground chicken and cook, breaking it up and smashing it against the surface to create small, crispy pieces. Cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add Spinach, Garlic, and Sundried Tomatoes: Once the chicken is nearly cooked, add the chopped spinach, minced garlic, and sliced sundried tomatoes to the skillet or griddle. Stir and cook until the spinach is wilted and the garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream evenly over the chicken and spinach mixture. Stir well to combine and allow the cream to simmer gently, thickening slightly and melding all the flavors together, about 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare the Tortillas: While the cream sauce simmers, warm the soft flour tortillas on the griddle or in a separate pan until pliable and slightly toasted, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the creamy chicken mixture evenly onto each warm tortilla. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the hot filling to allow the cheese to melt slightly.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm and enjoy the rich, creamy, and savory flavors of these Blackstone Smashed Marry Me Chicken Tacos.
Notes
- Ground chicken can be substituted with ground turkey or beef if preferred.
- If you prefer a lower fat option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lighter cream alternative.
- Sundried tomatoes can be soaked in warm water for a few minutes if too tough, or use oil-packed for extra flavor.
- Use corn tortillas instead of flour for a gluten-free option.
- The garlic and herb seasoning blend can be adjusted or substituted with individual herbs like oregano, thyme, and garlic powder.
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