Easy Baked Crispy Chicken Tacos
These Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos have become a family favorite. They only take 30 minutes to make, and everyone will love dipping them in salsa, queso, and guacamole!
Servings 10 Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups shredded chicken
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder optional, for a little spice
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle chili powder, and salsa.
- Wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and place them on a plate. Microwave them for 30-60 seconds or until they are pliable.
- Brush one side of a tortilla with olive oil. Place the tortilla on a baking sheet, oiled side down. Add 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese to half of the tortilla, top with ¼ cup of chicken, and 2 more tablespoons of shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling*.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and arrange the tacos in a single layer on your baking sheet.
- Bake for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once the tacos are golden brown, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 3 minutes.
Notes
* Warm the tortillas before folding to prevent cracking. If they still won’t stay folded, secure them with a toothpick while baking.
Skip the aluminum foil! It prevents the tortillas from getting as crisp and can cause them to stick. For the best results, use a nonstick or ceramic-coated pan.
How to Make Shredded Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the chicken cool for 5–10 minutes, then shred it while it’s still warm—it’s much easier that way!
Nutrition
Serving: 2taco | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sugar: 2g
