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Baked Chicken Tacos

Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos for Quick Family Dinners

Baked Chicken Tacos are a quick and customizable meal option perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 6 oz Cooked Chicken Breast Chopped or shredded works best; rotisserie chicken is a shortcut.
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Cheese Feel free to mix with your favorite cheese blend.
  • Extra Thin Corn Tortillas Mission brand ensures the best texture.
Optional Fillings
  • Ground Beef A hearty alternative for different flavor.
  • Mixed Vegetables Diced peppers or onions for nutrition and color.
For Serving
  • Salsa Perfect for dipping or drizzling.
  • Avocado Complements the tacos beautifully.
  • Side Salad Serve alongside for a complete meal.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Baking sheet
  • paper towel

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wrap the extra thin corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 45-60 seconds to soften.
  3. Assemble by spooning cooked chicken and shredded cheese onto one half of each tortilla, adding optional fillings if desired.
  4. Fold each tortilla over the fillings and press down to seal.
  5. Place a baking sheet on top of the tacos to weigh them down while baking.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes until golden brown.
  7. For extra crispiness, remove the top baking sheet in the last few minutes of baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These tacos can be made ahead of time and frozen for meal prep convenience.

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