Description
These Baked Chicken Tacos feature seasoned shredded chicken and a blend of Colby-Jack and Pepper-Jack cheeses baked inside crispy corn tortillas. Quick to prepare and perfect for serving a crowd, they are topped with classic accompaniments like salsa, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for a deliciously satisfying meal.
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
Toppings
- Salsa
- Diced tomato
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: 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 the Tortillas: Lay the corn tortillas flat on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly brush both sides of each tortilla with olive oil or spray with olive oil cooking spray to ensure they crisp up nicely during baking.
- Add Filling: Place about two tablespoons of the seasoned shredded chicken down the center of each tortilla. Top the chicken with two heaping tablespoons of the blended grated cheeses evenly to cover the meat.
- Bake to Melt Cheese: Bake the open-faced tacos in the preheated oven for approximately 2 minutes, or until the cheese just starts to melt.
- Fold and Crisp Tacos: Remove the baking sheets from the oven carefully. Gently fold each tortilla in half to form a taco shape, pressing lightly to hold the shape together. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 14 minutes until the tortillas are crisp and golden on the outside.
- Serve: Remove tacos from the oven and serve immediately topped with salsa, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh cilantro as desired. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy baked chicken tacos!
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting texture.
- For extra crispness, make sure tortillas are well oiled on both sides.
- Chicken should be fully cooked and seasoned before assembling the tacos.
- Customize toppings based on preference—add jalapeños or onions for a spicy kick.
- These tacos are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
