Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe
These Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for any day of the week. With a flavorful blend of spices, tender shredded chicken, and gooey melted cheese, these tacos are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 10 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Shredded Chicken:
- 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional, for a little spice)
Other:
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and place them on a plate.
- Brush one side of a tortilla with olive oil.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and arrange the tacos in a single layer on your baking sheet.
- Bake for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle chili powder, and salsa.
Microwave them for 30-60 seconds or until they are pliable.
Add 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese to half of the tortilla, top with 1/4 cup of chicken, and 2 more tablespoons of shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling.
Once the tacos are golden brown, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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