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Baked Chicken Tacos

Delicious baked chicken tacos filled with seasoned chicken, cheese, and fresh toppings, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa your choice of mild or spicy
Taco Shells
  • 8 count soft taco tortillas
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare Chicken Filling
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and salsa. Stir until well mixed and heated through.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Place the soft taco tortillas in a baking dish.
  2. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each tortilla and top with shredded cheese.
Bake Tacos
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream, and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.

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