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20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos

Mini baked chicken tacos filled with shredded chicken and melted cheese on a modern ceramic plate over a bright white marble surface, with crisp golden shells, pico de gallo, cilantro, and lime wedges.
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20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos are crispy little corn tortilla tacos filled with seasoned shredded chicken and melty Colby Jack cheese. They bake in the oven instead of frying, making them an easy dinner, party snack, or game day tray with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro on the side.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cooked shredded seasoned chicken breast, about 3 to 4 cups
  • 8 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 20 to 24 street taco corn tortillas
  • Olive oil or cooking spray, for coating the tortillas

Serve with:

  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and arrange the corn tortillas on one or two baking sheets.
  2. Coat the tortillas: Lightly brush or spray both sides of each tortilla with olive oil or cooking spray so they crisp in the oven.
  3. Fill the tacos: Add a heaping tablespoon of shredded seasoned chicken to each tortilla, then top with a heaping tablespoon of shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  4. Bake open: Bake the tacos open for 2 mins, just until the cheese starts to soften and the tortillas are easier to fold.
  5. Fold and crisp: Remove the pan from the oven and gently fold each tortilla in half. Return to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 mins, until the shells are crisp and the filling is hot.
  6. Serve warm: Transfer the tacos to a platter and serve right away with sour cream, salsa, and fresh chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Use fresh corn tortillas so they bend without cracking.
  • Do not overfill the tacos, or the filling can spill out before the shells crisp.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat on a baking sheet at 375°F for 8 to 10 mins, until hot and crisp.
  • For a quick filling, use rotisserie chicken mixed with salsa and taco seasoning.

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