Description
Quick and comforting baked chicken tacos that are ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. A family-friendly dish loaded with flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
- Salsa (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Squeeze of lime (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a rack in the middle.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add the taco seasoning and follow packet instructions, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Lay out the corn tortillas in a baking dish and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Fill each tortilla with the seasoned chicken and top with cheese and diced tomatoes.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with sour cream, lettuce, and salsa.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sautéing a finely chopped onion or garlic with the chicken. You can prep the filling ahead of time for quicker assembly at dinner.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked chicken tacos, quick dinner, family-friendly tacos, taco night