Description
Easy and flavorful baked chicken tacos featuring juicy shredded chicken, Rotel, taco seasoning, and plenty of cheese to keep the tacos moist while achieving a crispy shell. Perfect for weeknight meals or Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients
- 10–12 small corn tortillas (5-inch size) or flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or neutral oil (for brushing tortillas)
- 2 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
- 2 cups shredded chicken (from rotisserie or cooked chicken)
- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes and green chiles, drained
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lay the tortillas on a large rimmed baking sheet (slightly overlapping is okay), and spray or brush both sides of the tortillas with cooking spray or oil. Arrange the tortillas in a single layer. Use two baking sheets if necessary, or one large sheet if available.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, drained Rotel tomatoes, taco seasoning, and lime juice. Stir until the chicken is fully coated with the mixture.
- Divide half of the shredded cheese among the tortillas. Then, evenly distribute the chicken mixture (about ¼ cup per taco), leaving a border around the edges. Top each taco with the remaining cheese.
- Bake the tacos uncovered for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden and crispy. If using two baking sheets, rotate halfway through the baking time.
- Once out of the oven, use a spatula to gently fold the tacos in half while they are still pliable.
- Transfer the folded tacos to a platter and garnish with your favorite taco toppings (like cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, or avocado) before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy tacos, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- If you prefer less spice, use a mild Rotel or omit the taco seasoning.
- To make ahead, you can assemble the tacos and refrigerate them until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
