Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos
Delight in these Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos, featuring golden shells filled with juicy, seasoned chicken and fresh toppings—a quick and satisfying meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Toss the chicken breasts with taco seasoning until fully coated.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then shred using two forks.
- Lay out tortillas on a clean surface. Spoon generous amounts of shredded chicken onto each tortilla and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Return assembled tacos to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to achieve crispiness and melt the cheese.
- Transfer tacos to plates and drizzle with sour cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg