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Baked Chicken Tacos

Baked Chicken Tacos: Crispy, Easy, and Oh-So-Satisfying!

Baked Chicken Tacos are a quick, customizable dinner option featuring crispy tortillas filled with savory chicken and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Shells
  • 6 pieces Extra Thin Corn Tortillas Consider corn-flour hybrids for extra durability.
For the Filling
  • 6 oz Cooked Chicken Breast Can be replaced with leftover rotisserie or grilled chicken.
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar) Feel free to swap for Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Chicken Tacos
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 45-60 seconds.
  3. Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and optionally add any veggies.
  4. Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with chicken and cheese, then fold them.
  5. Press down on the assembled tacos with a heavy baking sheet to keep them intact.
  6. Bake the tacos in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
  7. Let them cool for a minute before serving with salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 21gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make a double batch and freeze extra tacos for quick dinners; just reheat in the oven for perfect crispiness.

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