Description
These Baked Chicken Tacos are a delicious and crispy twist on traditional tacos, featuring seasoned shredded chicken and a blend of Colby-jack and Pepper-Jack cheeses baked inside corn tortillas. Perfectly baked to a golden crisp, they are easy to prepare and a great crowd-pleaser served with classic toppings like salsa, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro.
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
Toppings
- Salsa
- Diced tomato
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay the corn tortillas flat on the prepared baking sheets. Brush both sides of each tortilla lightly with olive oil to ensure crispiness when baked.
- Assemble Tacos: Place two tablespoons of the shredded chicken down the center of each tortilla, then top with two heaping tablespoons of the mixed grated cheeses evenly distributed on the chicken.
- Initial Baking: Bake the loaded tortillas in the oven for 2 minutes or until the cheese just begins to melt, creating a sticky base for folding.
- Fold Tacos: Remove the baking sheets, carefully fold each tortilla in half over the filling, gently pressing to hold the taco shape.
- Final Baking: Return the folded tacos to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 14 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and golden on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot with your choice of salsa, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best melting and flavor.
- If you prefer, use olive oil cooking spray for a lighter option when brushing tortillas.
- Make sure to season your chicken well before shredding for maximum flavor.
- Experiment with different toppings like pickled onions, jalapeños, or shredded lettuce for variety.
- These tacos are best served immediately to keep the shells crispy.
