Description
Enjoy these crispy chicken tacos featuring tender, seasoned chicken layered with melted Mexican cheese inside warm corn tortillas, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ Tablespoons cooking oil (avocado or olive), plus additional for brushing
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast
- 1 batch taco seasoning (storebought or homemade)
- ½ cup (140 g) salsa
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth, plus additional as needed
- 12 corn tortillas (5-6” each)
- 8 oz (226 g) Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Arrange your oven racks in the middle and upper third positions, then preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sprinkle half of the taco seasoning on top. Cook until the underside is golden, about 3-5 minutes.
- Flip the chicken, sprinkle remaining taco seasoning, pour in salsa and ½ cup chicken broth, then cover the skillet with a lid. Cook covered over medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreddable, about 10-15 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Warm each tortilla for about 10 seconds per side, then keep them covered and warm on a plate.
- Remove cooked chicken from skillet to a plate. Pour the remaining sauce from the skillet into a measuring cup. If it’s less than ½ cup (118 ml), add chicken broth to reach that amount. Stir and set aside. Shred the chicken thoroughly with forks.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange 6 tortillas on each sheet. On half of each tortilla, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon (8 g) shredded cheese, then top evenly with shredded chicken. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of reserved sauce over the chicken, then add another tablespoon (8 g) of cheese on top. Fold the tortillas over the filling and lightly brush the tops with oil.
- Place baking sheets in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, swapping trays between racks and rotating them halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove tacos from the oven and serve warm. These pair wonderfully with guacamole, sour cream, and extra salsa for dipping.
Notes
- These tacos are great for sharing.
- Pair with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Tacos