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Baked Chicken Tacos
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Baked Chicken Tacos

Baked Chicken Tacos are crispy, oven-toasted taco shells stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken, melty cheese, and your favorite toppings. An easy and delicious meal ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup salsa chunky preferred
  • 8 hard taco shells
  • 1½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce sour cream, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, guacamole, cilantro

Method
 

Preheat Oven:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line with foil.
Make Chicken Filling:
  1. In a skillet, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, water, and salsa.
  2. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until warmed and slightly thickened.
Fill Tacos:
  1. Stand taco shells upright in the baking dish.
  2. Spoon chicken mixture evenly into each shell.
  3. Sprinkle cheese generously over each filled taco.
Bake:
  1. Bake uncovered for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and shells are golden and crispy.
Add Toppings & Serve:
  1. Top with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispy shells, bake the empty taco shells for 5 minutes before filling.
  • These reheat well in a toaster oven or air fryer.
  • Use ground chicken or turkey if preferred.