Mouthwatering Baked Chicken Taco Recipe
Introduction: Prepare to be wowed! With our Baked Chicken Taco recipe, we’re bringing an irresistible twist to taco night. Loaded with flavorful ingredients, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– ½ pound shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
– 1 ounce taco seasoning
– ½ cup diced onion
– 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, fully drained
– 4.5 ounces diced green chiles, fully drained
– 10 hard taco shells (Old El Paso Stand ‘N Stuff recommended)
– 8 ounces refried beans
– 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
– Sliced jalapeños (for topping)
– Sour cream (for topping)
– Salsa (for topping)
– Shredded lettuce (for topping)
– Chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
Directions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Get ready for flavor sensation by preheating your oven to 400°F (204°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray for easy cleanup.
2. Cook the Onion and Chicken Mixture: In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté diced onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add shredded chicken, taco seasoning, drained diced tomatoes, and drained green chiles. Mix well and simmer for 5-8 minutes to let the flavors meld.
3. Prepare Taco Shells: Stand the taco shells upright in the prepared baking dish, fitting snugly to hold 10 shells. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to slightly crisp them up.
4. Assemble the Tacos: Spoon 1 tablespoon of refried beans into each taco shell. Top generously with the chicken mixture, filling almost to the top. Sprinkle shredded cheese over each taco.
5. Bake the Tacos: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the taco shells are golden brown.
6. Add Toppings and Serve: Once out of the oven, top the tacos with sliced jalapeños, sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, and salsa to taste. Enjoy these irresistible baked chicken tacos hot from the oven!
With its enticing flavors and easy preparation, this Baked Chicken Taco recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and make taco night a memorable occasion!
