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Baked Chicken Tacos

Baked Chicken Tacos are a quick, warm, and easy meal filled with chicken, beans, and cheese, topped with salsa and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 12 pieces taco shells
  • 1 cup salsa
Toppings
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Chopped lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sliced olives
  • Chopped cilantro (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken and refried beans until well combined.
  3. Place the taco shells in a baking dish and fill each shell with the chicken and bean mixture.
  4. Top each filled taco shell with shredded cheese and salsa.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Serving
  1. Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and cilantro.

Notes

Warm the taco shells a little before filling to help them not crack. Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Spoon salsa under the cheese to keep it moist. For less mess, line the baking dish with foil. Try other baked chicken ideas for a change.