Description
Make this Taco Tuesday a little extra special with these Easy Baked Chicken Tacos. These crispy tacos are so easy and delicious, filled with a creamy and slightly spicy blend of rotisserie chicken, cheese, green chiles, sour cream, and homemade taco seasoning. Baking in the oven gives the tortillas a delicious crispy shell that is the perfect compliment to the creamy filling.
Ingredients
1 lb cooked shredded chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works great)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (4-ounce) can of chopped green chiles
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese, divided – 1 cup in chicken mixture, the rest for sprinkling in tortillas
12 small corn tortillas
Approximately 2–3 tbsp olive oil (or olive oil spray)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare 2 baking sheets by spraying them with olive oil or nonstick spray.
- Add the shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl. Season the chicken with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano and salt.
- Add the green chiles, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese to the chicken. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Add ¼ cup of the chicken mixture to one side of a corn tortilla. Top the chicken with about a tablespoon of shredded cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half over the chicken and cheese, and brush the top of the taco with olive oil. Flip the taco over and place it, olive oil side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the second side of the tortilla with olive oil.
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Repeat until all the tacos are filled.
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Bake the tacos for 12-15 minutes on the middle rack, until the edges of the tortillas are golden brown and the melted cheese has started to crisp.
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Remove the tacos from the baking sheet and allow them to cool for a few minutes. They will get even crispier as they cool. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Storage and reheating instructions:
They are best if served immediately for a crunch delicious taco. You can store any leftover chicken tacos by wrapping the each taco in foil and storing in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
We do not recommend freezing these baked tacos!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
