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Baked Chicken Tacos

Get Cozy with Baked Chicken Tacos for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Baked Chicken Tacos offer a comforting, customizable meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tortillas
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Warming prevents cracking.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Chicken Shredded into thin strips, using rotisserie chicken saves time.
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese Sharp, melts beautifully.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Infuses mild smokiness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin Deepens the taco flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven-safe baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Chicken Tacos
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Shred the chicken into thin strips and mix with smoked paprika and ground cumin.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel in the microwave for 45–60 seconds.
  4. Assemble the tacos with the spiced chicken mixture and cheddar cheese, then fold.
  5. Arrange the folded tacos on the baking sheet, pressing down gently.
  6. Bake in the oven for 8–12 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Tacos can be customized with different proteins and toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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