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Baked Chicken Tacos

Baked Chicken Tacos

Baked Chicken Tacos are oven-baked, cheesy, and packed with flavor, made easy with rotisserie chicken and ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 14 tacos
Calories 341 kcal

Equipment

  • large sauté pan
  • baking sheets
  • microwave

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling

  • 1 tablespoon oil (canola or vegetable)
  • ½ small white onion, very small dice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups shredded chicken (I use rotisserie)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (use the packet for convenience)
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 whole lime, juiced
  • 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz.)
  • ½ cup petite diced tomatoes (liquid drained)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz colby jack cheese, shredded (divided, not bagged pre-shredded cheese)

Tortillas

  • 14 (6-inch) yellow corn tortillas (I use the Mission ‘super soft’ tortillas)

Toppings

  • hot sauce
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • shredded lettuce
  • limes
  • pico de gallo

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil 2 baking sheets. Set aside.
  • Heat a little oil in a large sauté pan. Sauté the onion over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until softened and fragrant. Add the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, water, lime juice, diced green chiles, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for just a couple of minutes until everything is heated through.
  • Add 1 cup of the cheese and stir until melted and combined.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 45-60 seconds, flipping them halfway through.
  • Working on one half of the tortilla, spread about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture down on the tortilla. Top the chicken with a little more colby jack cheese. Fold the tortilla over to seal and lightly brush the top with a little more oil.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until hot and crispy. No need to flip!
  • Serve them with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for 10 minutes or so, or in the microwave for about 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 24gFat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 311mgFiber: 4g
Keyword Baked Chicken Tacos, Chicken Tacos, Easy Tacos, family-friendly meals, Mexican recipes, rotisserie chicken tacos
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