Easy Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Easy Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 lb cooked chicken, shredded; 1 ounce hot and spicy taco seasoning; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 4 1/2 ounces chopped green chilies; 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, drained; 10 taco shells; 8 ounces refried beans; 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded; jalapeno, to taste; sour cream, to taste; salsa, to taste; cilantro, to taste; shredded lettuce, to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb cooked chicken, shredded
1 ounce hot and spicy taco seasoning
1/2 cup onion, diced
4 1/2 ounces chopped green chilies
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
10 taco shells
8 ounces refried beans
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
jalapeno, to taste
sour cream, to taste
salsa, to taste
cilantro, to taste
shredded lettuce, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 400. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add onion to skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3
Stir in the chicken, taco seasoning, tomatoes, and green chiles. Combine fully and reduce to simmer. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
4
Place the taco shells in the baking dish, standing up.
5
Spoon 1 tablespoon of beans in the bottom of each taco shell. Top with the chicken mixture, almost to the top of each shell.
6
Sprinkle each shell generously with shredded cheese, the more the better.
7
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and the edges of the shells are browned.
8
Remove from the oven and top with jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 lb cooked chicken, shredded, 1 ounce hot and spicy taco seasoning, 1/2 cup onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Easy Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos

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