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Baked Chicken Tacos
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COOK TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
These are a fun twist to a classic taco! All the flavors, the goodies, the cheese and the taco shell but packed into one baking dish. Plus, super easy because that’s how we roll around here.
You can always cook up chicken breasts and then shred them for this recipe, however, I just used rotisserie chicken and shredded it. Rotisserie chicken is delicious (I will recommend Costco’s rotisserie chicken all day) and this takes out a few steps that will save you time. I am all for a shortcut that saves time.
You can also use a pre made taco seasoning, however, if you have a few seconds and the ingredients to make your own, it is SO much better. Simple to do and tastes way better than the envelopes from the store.
If you are a fa of chicken tacos, then grab your shells and get to baking. You are so close to a dinner you will love!
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Baked Chicken Tacos
We love these Baked Chicken Tacos in our house! Super easy dinner idea for those busy nights. Simple ingredients, quick to make and so yummy! Homemade taco seasoning, chicken taco shells and lots of cheese!
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 pound (1 1/2 cups) cooked chicken, shredded (Rotisserie chicken for the win)
2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning (Recipe below)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce can), drained
1 can (4.5 ounce) chopped Green Chiles, drained
10 Stand and Stuff Taco Shells
8 ounces (1/2 can) Refried Beans
2 cups Mexican Blend Cheese
Your choice of toppings: Sour Cream, Salsa, Shredded lettuce, jalepenos, guacamole, etc.
Taco Seasoning
3 Tablespoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons ground cumin
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Taco Seasoning: Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. Place in an airtight container or ziploc bag until ready to use. This makes a lot, so you will not use all of it for this recipe.
- In a large skillet, heat one Tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add onion to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until soft.
- Add the shredded chicken, 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning, tomatoes and green chiles. Stir and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 5-6 minutes.
- Place the taco shells in the baking dish standing up. You will have two on each side as well. Bake the shells for 5 minutes then remove.
- Add 1 Tablespoon Refried Beans to the bottom of each taco shell and spread out along the bottom. Spoon the chicken mixture over the refried beans and fill to the top.
- Sprinkle cheese over top each taco, don’t be shy. Bake for 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite toppings!
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