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Mini Baked Chicken Tacos

Mini Baked Chicken Tacos

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 taquitos 1x
  • Category: Holiday Appetizer, Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Mini Tacos are perfect for feeding a crowd or making a quick weeknight dinner. Filled with taco-seasoned chicken, cheese, and baked to crispy perfection, these mini tacos will be a hit with the whole family. Quick, easy, and full of flavor, they make the best appetizer or main dish for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups cooked shredded seasoned chicken breast
  • 6 oz shredded colby jack cheese or edam cheese
  • 8 street taco corn tortillas
  • Olive oil or cooking spray (optional)

Serve with:

  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • Fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chipotle sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven – Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Prepare Tortillas – Arrange the taco corn tortillas on a baking sheet. Apply a thin layer of olive oil or spray with cooking spray on both sides of the tortillas.
  • Assemble Tacos – Add a generous amount of the shredded chicken mixture on top of each tortilla, then top with shredded cheese. Depending on your baking sheet size, you may need two sheets.
  • Bake – Bake for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Shape Tacos – Carefully fold each tortilla in half, pressing them together to form a taco.
  • Crisp the Tacos – Continue baking for another 12 to 15 minutes until the tacos are crispy on the outside.
  • Serve – Serve with sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of chipotle sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use either my Instant Pot shredded chicken or 3-ingredient crockpot shredded chicken for a quick and simple filling.
  • For a spicier flavor, add chicken taco seasoning and salsa.
  • Regular corn tortillas work well too, though street taco size tortillas are perfect for handheld bite-sized tacos!
  • Be sure to check for crispiness when baking the tacos. The filling should be warmed through and the outside crunchy.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 263 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg