Description
These Baked Chicken Tacos are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavorful shredded chicken. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party snack, these tacos bake to a golden crunch with melted cheese inside. Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for a delicious Tex-Mex meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb. cooked, seasoned shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Colby-Jack cheese
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Pepper-Jack cheese
Tortillas
- 20 street taco corn tortillas
- Olive oil or olive oil cooking spray, for brushing
Toppings (optional)
- Salsa
- Diced tomato
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tortillas: Heat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup. Lay out the corn tortillas flat on the baking sheets and brush both sides lightly with olive oil to help them crisp while baking.
- Add Filling: Place about two tablespoons of the shredded, seasoned chicken down the center of each tortilla. Generously top the chicken with two heaping tablespoons of the mixed grated Colby-Jack and Pepper-Jack cheese to ensure melty, gooey goodness inside your tacos.
- Bake and Fold Tacos: Bake the tacos for about 2 minutes until the cheese is just melted. Carefully remove the baking sheets from the oven and fold each tortilla in half to form a taco shape, gently pressing the edges together. Return the tacos to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 14 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and golden on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and top with your choice of salsa, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of crispy shell, melty cheese, and savory chicken.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with other proteins like ground beef or turkey if preferred.
- For extra crispiness, flip the tacos halfway through the second bake.
- Use fresh tortillas for best results; avoid frozen as they may not crisp well.
- Adjust the amount of cheese to your taste or use just one type of cheese if desired.
- Leftover tacos can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness rather than microwaving.
