Description
Baked Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavor and texture, featuring crispy tortillas stuffed with seasoned chicken, gooey cheese, and a rainbow of fresh toppings. Perfect for cozy dinners or lively gatherings, these tacos transform any occasion into a fiesta. Quick to prepare, they deliver irresistible taste that will leave your family and friends begging for more. Enjoy the mouthwatering aroma filling your kitchen as you bake this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning. Marinate for at least 20 minutes if possible.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 6–8 minutes per side. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- Fill tortillas with shredded chicken and top generously with both cheeses.
- Place filled tacos in the oven for 10–12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg