Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos with Cheesy Mexican Filling

Baked Chicken Tacos

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Baked Chicken Tacos

By: Julia Pacheco
These baked chicken tacos combine seasoned chicken, beans and melted cheese in crisp corn shells for a simple, family-friendly dinner that’s quick to prepare.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tbs taco seasoning
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 10 oz can Rotel, partially drained
  • 10 corn tortilla taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil and taco seasoning. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Add the drained black beans and the partially drained Rotel on top. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Place the corn taco shells in a separate 9×13-inch baking dish. Using a slotted spoon to leave behind excess liquid, scoop the chicken and bean mixture into the shells. Top each with shredded Mexican-style cheese. Return to the oven and bake another 15 minutes, until the shells are crisp and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and add your favorite toppings—such as lettuce, salsa, sour cream or avocado. Serve hot and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 915mg | Potassium: 973mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

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