Description
Baked chicken tacos are a quick and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. With seasoned chicken, crispy taco shells, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, this dish is a fun and easy way to bring the taste of tacos to your dinner table. The best part? These tacos are baked to perfection, ensuring every bite is crispy and full of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, baked chicken tacos are a guaranteed hit!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
1/4 cup water
12 small taco shells
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
1/4 cup salsa (optional)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
1/2 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
1/4 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the shredded or diced chicken over medium heat. Add the taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- While the chicken is cooking, arrange the taco shells upright in a baking dish. If the shells don’t stand on their own, you can place them in between other ingredients or crumpled foil to hold them up.
- Once the chicken is ready, spoon the seasoned chicken evenly into each taco shell.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken in each taco shell.
- Bake the tacos in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the taco shells are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeños.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Different proteins: Feel free to swap the chicken for ground beef, turkey, or even a vegetarian option like black beans or grilled vegetables.
- Cheese options: Use a blend of cheeses, such as Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or Mexican cheese, for a more complex flavor.
- Spicy kick: Add some chili powder, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce to the chicken mixture to spice things up.
- Taco fillings: Experiment with other fillings like sautéed onions and peppers, avocado, or olives for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3 tacos)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
