Description
These Baked Chicken Tacos are a delicious and quick way to enjoy flavorful shredded chicken with melted cheese in crispy corn tortillas. Perfect for a casual meal or party snack, they are baked to a golden crisp and topped with your favorite fresh salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro for a mouthwatering taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. cooked, seasoned shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Colby-Jack cheese
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Pepper-Jack cheese
- 20 street taco corn tortillas
- Olive oil or olive oil cooking spray, for brushing or spraying
Toppings
- Salsa, to taste
- Diced tomato, to taste
- Guacamole, to taste
- Sour cream, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Heat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay the street taco corn tortillas flat on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly brush both sides of each tortilla with olive oil or spray them with olive oil cooking spray. This will help achieve a crispy texture once baked.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Place approximately two tablespoons of the cooked, seasoned shredded chicken down the center of each tortilla. Top each with two heaping tablespoons of grated Colby-Jack and Pepper-Jack cheese combined. The cheese will melt nicely adding flavor and binding the taco together.
- Initial Bake: Bake the tortillas in the preheated oven for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Fold and Final Bake: Carefully remove the baking sheets from the oven. Gently fold each tortilla in half to form the taco shape, pressing slightly to keep them together without breaking. Return the tacos to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 14 minutes or until the corn tortillas are crispy and golden on the outside.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the baked chicken tacos from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with salsa, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro according to your taste. Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy, flavorful tacos!
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor.
- If you prefer softer tacos, reduce the final baking time slightly.
- You can substitute street taco corn tortillas with small flour tortillas if preferred, though texture will differ.
- Season the shredded chicken prior to use with your favorite taco spices for enhanced flavor.
- These tacos are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven for optimal crispiness.
