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    Home » Entrees » Baked Chicken Tacos

    Baked Chicken Tacos

    Published: Oct 5, 2020 · Modified: Feb 8, 2021 by Wendie · Leave a Comment

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    Baked chicken tacos are loaded with chicken, cheese, and refried beans and topped with all your favorite toppings.

    Five baked chicken tacos in a white baking dish. Topped with lettuce and pica de gallo on top.Perfect for a crowd, or busy weeknight dinner all warm with gooey melted cheese and ready for toppings!

     
    Two baked chicken tacos on a white plate with two lime slices.Taco toppings:

    • Lettuce
    • Pica de Gallo
    • Guacamole
    • Sour cream
    • Salsa
    • Olives
    • Sliced jalapenos
    • Cilantro

    Four process photos. First one, ground chicken and diced onions placed into a cast iron pan. Second one, garlic and taco seasoning on top of the browned ground chicken. Third one, seasoning being mixed in. Fourth one, seasoning and salsa all mixed inot the ground chicken.Tips for making for baked chicken tacos

    • Use a thick salsa, I preferred a jarred salsa.
    • Bake the shells for 5 minutes before adding meat to crisp them up.
    • Always put the refried beans on the bottom to create a barrier between the chicken mixture.

     

    Four process photos. First one 10 hard shells placed in a baking dish. Second one, refreied bean placed into each shell. Third one, ground chicken placed into each shell. Fourth one, cheese on top and melted after baking.

    Two chicken tacos on a white plate with lettuse, sour cream on top.More taco recipes!

    • Slow Cooker Beef Short Rib Tacos
    • Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos
    • Chipotle Lime Flank Steak Taco
    • Crispy Shrimp Tacos
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    Baked chicken tacos in a baking dish with lettuse tomatoes and sour cream. With one being picked up.MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST FOR ALL MY LATEST RECIPES.

     

    Five baked chicken tacos in a white baking dish. Topped with lettuce and pica de gallo on top.

    Baked Chicken Tacos

    Wendie
    Baked chicken tacos are loaded with chicken, cheese, and refried beans and loaded with your favorite toppings.
    4.17 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 tacos
    Calories 306 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground chicken
    • 1 cup salsa I use a thick jarred salsa
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 tablespoons taco seasonings or 1 package
    • 10 taco shells I used Stand N Stuff Shells
    • 15 oz can re-fried beans
    • 2 cups shredded cheese

    Pica de Gallo

    • 2 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
    • 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
    • 1/4 cup onion diced
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat add olive oil and ground chicken and diced onions. Using a spoon break up the chicken and cook until browned about 7-8 minutes. Drain if you have a lot of fat, and return to skillet, add in taco seasoning.
    • Reduce heat to medium-low and add in garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so. Add in salsa, mix and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat
    • In a medium saucepan heat the refried bean over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
    • Place the taco shells into the baking dish, and bake for 5 minutes by themselves to let them crisp up a bit.
    • Place 2-3 tablespoons beans into each taco shell and ¼-½ cup chicken mixture on top and place bake in the baking pan.
    • Sprinkle each taco evenly with cheese.
    • Bake for 7-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
    • Remove from the oven and top with your favorite toppings.
    • For the Pica De Gallo
    • Place the ingredients in a small bowl and mix until combined.
    • Add salt to taste.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 19gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 580mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
    Keyword Baked tacos, chicken tacos, tacos
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