Description
Delicious and simple baked tacos filled with shredded chicken and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Combine the shredded chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle chili powder, and salsa in a large bowl.
- Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil.
- Add 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese on one half of each tortilla, followed by 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture, and then another 2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over the filling and repeat for the remaining tortillas.
- Arrange the tacos on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown. Remove and allow to rest for 3 minutes.
Notes
Avoid overfilling the tacos to ensure they fold nicely and don’t spill during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican