Description
These Mini Baked Chicken Tacos are filled with seasoned chicken and melty cheese inside crispy corn tortillas, making for a comforting, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- Street taco corn tortillas
- Cooked chicken, shredded
- Taco seasoning
- Shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, fresh salsa, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a rimmed baking sheet in the middle rack.
- In a mixing bowl, add the cooked shredded chicken and sprinkle the taco seasoning over it. Toss gently to coat.
- Warm street taco corn tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Spoon seasoned chicken into the center of each tortilla and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Arrange the filled tortillas on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the tortillas are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let them rest for a minute. Add optional toppings and serve warm.
Notes
These tacos can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or frozen. Substitute chicken with roasted sweet potatoes for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tacos, chicken, quick dinner, family-friendly, baked tacos