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Easy Baked Chicken Tacos

Easy Baked Chicken Tacos

Oven-baked chicken tacos with juicy seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and crisped tortillas—ready in about 35 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil 1 tbsp for skillet, 2 tbsp for brushing tortillas
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 0.75 cup salsa medium or your preferred heat
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 count small corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
  • 0.5 cup shredded lettuce optional, for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet or 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in shredded chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring, until hot and slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in lime juice and remove from heat.
  • Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave 30 to 45 seconds until pliable.
  • Brush both sides of each tortilla with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange tortillas on the baking sheet, slightly overlapping against the pan edge or a rolled foil log to help them stand.
  • Divide the chicken mixture among tortillas and top evenly with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted and bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with shredded lettuce and extra salsa or your favorite toppings.

Notes

For extra-crispy shells, pre-bake brushed tortillas for 5 minutes before filling. Use flour tortillas if you prefer softer tacos. Leftovers keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days; re-crisp in a hot oven for best texture.