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Crispy Cheesy Baked Chicken Tacos

Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Chicken Tacos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 tacos

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 cup salsa or enchilada sauce or taco sauce
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • fresh limes
  • avocado
  • cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425℉ and line baking sheet with parchment paper. I used a jumbo sheet for this recipe.
  • In a skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, breaking up is it cooks until cooked through. Add taco seasoning and prepare with water according to package instructions.
  • Wrap stack of tortillas in damp paper towel and heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until tortillas are soft. Arrange tortillas evenly on baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with remaining oil.
  • Divide ground chicken evenly onto one side of each tortilla, followed by cheese, and 1-2 tablespoons of salsa. Fold tortilla over and bake for about 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tacos are crispy.
  • Carefully open taco and add lettuce, diced tomatoes, fresh lime juice, avocado, and cilantro.