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Crispy, oven-baked tacos filled with shredded chicken and topped with fresh chopped cilantro are arranged on a cooling rack. Lime wedges sit nearby on a white surface.
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Baked Chicken Tacos

These baked chicken tacos are cheesy, crispy, and full of flavor. This family-friendly dinner idea is ready in 30 minutes or less!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 496kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium white onion finely chopped
  • 1 16-ounce salsa (about 2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning packet or homemade
  • 10 corn tortillas (use 12 if street taco size)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella
  • 1 lime (juice only)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a 9x13-inch (or larger) baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  • Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel, then warm tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture onto one half of each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, fold over, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. (Use two baking sheets if needed.)
  • Lightly brush the tops of the tortillas with the remaining olive oil.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tacos are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, cilantro, shredded lettuce, or extra salsa.

Notes

Using a rotisserie chicken is perfect for this recipe. Simply shred and use as instructed.
Use you favorite salsa. Guajillo sauce and roasted tomato salsa work great!
Can I make these ahead of time?
 You can assemble the tacos ahead of time, then bake them just before serving for the best crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 2mg