Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos
These Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos deliver crunchy, cheesy, tangy flavor with minimal fuss—perfect for easy weeknight meals or casual gatherings!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup homemade enchilada sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 pieces soft white corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterrey Jack, Oaxaca, or blend
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1-2 tablespoons milk to thin sour cream or yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- pickled jalapeños optional, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of shredded chicken with 1 cup of homemade enchilada sauce. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried chives, dried dill, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until chicken is evenly coated.
- Gently warm 12 soft white corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel to make them pliable. Use taco holders or shape tortillas around crumpled foil balls and arrange upright on a baking sheet.
- Evenly divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas, filling each generously. Sprinkle about 2 cups of shredded cheese over the chicken filling.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake tacos on the baking sheet for 10-12 minutes or until tortillas are crisp and golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- While baking, mix 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1-2 tablespoons milk, chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in chopped pickled jalapeños if desired.
- Remove tacos from oven and let cool for a minute. Drizzle or dollop with creamy lime sauce and add any favorite toppings like chipotle sauce, guacamole, or pico de gallo. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Taco Holders or Foil Crumpled Balls
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Sharp Knife & Cutting Board
Notes
- Warm tortillas before baking to prevent cracking and achieve perfect crispness.
- Use taco holders or foil balls to keep tortillas upright and avoid filling spills during baking.
- Store chicken filling separately and reheat tacos in oven to maintain crisp texture.
- Substitute turkey or beef for chicken or try vegan cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Do not overfill tacos to prevent collapse and uneven baking.