Description
This Baked Chicken Tacos recipe features tender, seasoned shredded chicken and a blend of melted cheeses wrapped in crispy corn tortillas. Baked to perfection for a quick and delicious meal, these tacos are perfect for serving a crowd with customizable toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. cooked, seasoned shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Colby-Jack cheese
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Pepper-Jack cheese
- 20 street taco corn tortillas
- Olive oil or olive oil cooking spray, for brushing
Toppings
- Salsa, as desired
- Diced tomato, as desired
- Guacamole, as desired
- Sour cream, as desired
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the tortillas: Lay the street taco corn tortillas flat on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly brush both sides of each tortilla with olive oil or spray with olive oil cooking spray. This will help them crisp up nicely in the oven.
- Add filling and cheese: Place about two tablespoons of the cooked, seasoned shredded chicken down the center of each tortilla. Top the chicken with two heaping tablespoons of freshly grated Colby-Jack and Pepper-Jack cheese blend to add a creamy and slightly spicy flavor.
- Initial bake to melt cheese: Bake the tacos in the preheated oven for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted thoroughly but the tortillas are not yet crispy.
- Form the tacos: Carefully remove the baking sheets from the oven. Using tongs or a spatula, gently fold each tortilla in half over the filling, pressing slightly to help them hold their shape like a taco shell.
- Crisp the tacos: Return the folded tacos to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 14 minutes, or until the corn tortillas are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Offer a variety of toppings such as salsa, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh cilantro to customize each taco to taste.
Notes
- Use cooked, seasoned shredded chicken to save time. Leftover rotisserie chicken works great.
- Brush the tortillas lightly to avoid sogginess and ensure optimal crispness.
- Be careful when folding tacos after the initial bake as the tortillas will be hot and delicate.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven to achieve desired crispiness.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
