BAKED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE (BEST SPICY CHICKEN TACOS!)

These Chicken Tacos are the most popular recipe on The Cookie Rookie! I’ve published a lot of posts on this site (over 1000 to be exact), but this Spicy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos recipe is the #1 recipe by a landslide. There’s something about an easy baked taco recipe that people just go crazy for!

This Chicken Tacos recipe is the ultimate easy recipe. They’re great for serving a crowd, taking to a potluck, chowing down on for a tailgating party, and of course, Cinco de Mayo!

OVEN BAKED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE

COURSE     : MAIN COURSE
CUISINE      : MEXICAN
PREP TIME : 15 MINUTES
COOK TIME : 10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME : 25 MINUTES
SERVINGS   : 10
CALORIES    : 233KCAL

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound cooked chicken shredded (I used cooked Rotisserie chicken)
• 1 ounce Taco Seasoning click for homemade recipe!
• 1/2 cup onion diced
• 1 can diced tomato 14.5 ounce, fully drained
• 1 can Chopped Green Chiles 4.5 ounce, fully drained
• 10 Stand and Stuff Taco Shells I used Old El Paso
• 8 ounces Refried Beans 1/2 can
• 2 cups Mexican Blend Cheese shredded

TOPPINGS :

• Topping such as old el paso sliced jalapenos
• Sour cream
• Salsa 
• Chopped  cilantro
• Shredded lettuce

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.
• Add onion to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
• Stir in the chicken, taco seasoning, tomatoes (FULLY DRAINED), and green chiles (FULLY DRAINED) *see note. Stir to combine fully. Reduce to simmer and allow to cook for 5-8 minutes.
• Place the taco shells in the baking dish, standing up. I was able to fit 10 taco shells in the dish by adding 2 on each side.
• Bake the taco shells for 5 minutes by themselves to allow them to crisp up. Remove from the oven.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon of beans into the bottom of each taco shell. Top with the chicken mixture, almost to the top of each shell.
• Sprinkle each shell generously with shredded cheese, the more the better!
• Bake for 7-10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and the edges of the shells are browned.
• Remove from the oven and top with your favorite items such as jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa.
• Enjoy!

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