Description
Baked Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and fun dish perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a crowd-pleasing meal. This easy recipe allows you to prepare delicious baked tacos in one baking dish, combining tender chicken with zesty spices, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings. The crispy taco shells add the perfect crunch, making each bite a delightful experience. Customize these tacos with toppings like jalapeños, fresh herbs, or creamy sauces to suit your taste. Enjoy this versatile dish that’s sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound shredded cooked chicken
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- ½ cup diced onion
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (fully drained)
- 4.5 ounces diced green chiles (fully drained)
- 10 hard taco shells
- 8 ounces refried beans
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; sauté diced onion until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add shredded chicken, taco seasoning, drained diced tomatoes, and drained green chiles; cook for 5-8 minutes on low heat.
- Stand the taco shells in the baking dish and pre-bake them for 5 minutes to crisp up.
- Fill each shell with a tablespoon of refried beans followed by the chicken mixture.
- Top generously with shredded cheese and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and add your desired toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg