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Baked Chicken Tacos

Delicious baked chicken tacos filled with seasoned chicken, cheese, and fresh toppings, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning or to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup salsa for topping
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • ½ cup sour cream for serving
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and taco seasoning, stirring until well combined and heated through.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. In a baking dish, layer the corn tortillas and fill each with the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.
  2. Top with remaining cheese and pour salsa over the top.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream, and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference.

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