Description
These Baked Chicken Tacos are a quick and delicious way to enjoy a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal. Featuring seasoned shredded chicken, a blend of Colby-Jack and Pepper-Jack cheeses, and crispy street taco corn tortillas, these tacos are baked to perfection and served with fresh toppings like salsa, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro for an easy yet satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Filling and Cheese
- 1 lb. cooked, seasoned shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Colby-Jack cheese
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Pepper-Jack cheese
Tortillas
- 20 street taco corn tortillas
- Olive oil or olive oil cooking spray (for brushing tortillas)
Toppings
- Salsa
- Diced tomato
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Heat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and help with even baking.
- Prep Tortillas: Lay the street taco corn tortillas flat on the parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush both sides of each tortilla lightly with olive oil to ensure they crisp up nicely in the oven.
- Add Filling and Cheese: Place about two tablespoons of shredded chicken down the center of each tortilla. Top the chicken with approximately two heaping tablespoons of the grated Colby-Jack and Pepper-Jack cheese mixture.
- Initial Bake to Melt Cheese: Bake the tacos in the preheated oven for about 2 minutes or until the cheese just melts.
- Fold and Continue Baking: Carefully remove the baking sheets from the oven. Fold each tortilla in half over the filling to form a taco shape, gently pressing to hold together. Return 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: Remove from the oven and serve immediately, garnished with your choice of salsa, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure tortillas are brushed well with oil to achieve optimal crispiness.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor.
- Be gentle when folding the tortillas to prevent tearing.
- Customize your toppings according to preference – try adding jalapeños or lime wedges.
- These tacos are best served immediately for the best texture and taste.
