Cripsy Baked Chicken Tacos
These crispy baked chicken tacos are my go-to when I want taco night fast. They bake up golden on a sheet pan with seasoned shredded chicken and gooey Monterey Jack, then you pile on your favorite toppings and dig in.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken can use rotisserie chicken
- 14.5 ounces tomatoes diced, canned, drained well
- 4 ounces mild green chiles chopped, canned
- 4 teaspoons taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 medium lime about 2 tablespoons
- 12 small corn tortillas 5 inch size
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray two baking sheets lightly with spray cooking oil.
- In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, drained tomatoes, green chiles, taco seasoning, salt and juice from one lime. Mix until combined.2 cups cooked shredded chicken , 14.5 ounces tomatoes, 4 ounces mild green chiles, 4 teaspoons taco seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 medium lime
- Lay the corn tortillas evenly on the baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly one cup of Monterey Jack cheese evenly between the corn tortillas, and set the second cup of cheese to the side. Scoop a spoonful of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla, spreading the chicken mixture out over the tortilla evenly. Place both pans in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.12 small corn tortillas , 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
- Sprinkle the other half of the cheese evenly between the corn tortillas over the chicken. Fold each tortilla in half, push each gently with a spatula so the tacos stay folded.
- Place the tacos back in the oven for about 3 minutes. Then flip the tacos and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the tacos to cool on the pan for a minute or two, then serve with cabbage, cilantro, guacamole, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg