Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
– ½ cup salsa
– 12 small taco shells or mini tortillas
– 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
– ¼ cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
– ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
– Sliced jalapeños (optional, for topping)
– Avocado slices (optional, for topping)
– Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Creating 20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos is straightforward when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with taco seasoning and salsa, mixing well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
3. Fill Taco Shells: Place the mini taco shells on a baking sheet. Fill each shell with a generous amount of the chicken mixture.
4. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each filled taco shell.
5. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Prepare to Serve: While the tacos are baking, chop any additional toppings such as jalapeños and cilantro.
7. Remove from Oven: Carefully take the baking sheet out of the oven and let the tacos cool for a minute.
8. Garnish: Top with any desired garnishes like sour cream, chopped cilantro, jalapeños, or avocado slices.
9. Serve: Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty flavor!
Following these steps will lead you to create delicious mini baked chicken tacos in just 20 minutes, making it an effortless cooking experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 28g