Description
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with juicy seasoned chicken, these No-Fry Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos are an easy dinner idea that brings taco night to the oven with less mess and big flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, party food ideas, family meals, game day snacks, and simple chicken dinner ideas when you want crunchy tacos without frying.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
12 small corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/3 cup salsa or red enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 avocado diced or mashed
1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush or spray the parchment with oil.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, salsa or enchilada sauce, lime juice, and half of the shredded cheese.
3. Warm the tortillas in a damp paper towel for about 30 seconds, or until flexible enough to fold without cracking.
4. Place the tortillas on the prepared baking sheet. Add a little cheese to one side of each tortilla, then spoon the chicken filling over the cheese.
5. Fold each tortilla over the filling and press gently. Brush or spray the tops with oil.
6. Bake for 8 minutes, then carefully flip the tacos and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
7. Let the tacos rest for 2 minutes, then top with lettuce, avocado, crema, cilantro, green onions, and hot sauce.
8. Serve warm while the shells are crispy.
Notes
Do not overfill the tortillas or add too much sauce to the chicken mixture. A wet or heavy filling can keep the shells from crisping and may cause the tacos to split while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
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