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No-Fry Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos

Crispy baked chicken tacos on a parchment-lined sheet pan with golden crunchy corn shells and melted cheese
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Golden, crunchy baked chicken tacos filled with seasoned shredded chicken, salsa, and melted cheese. A simple and satisfying weeknight dinner with no frying required.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 jar (16 oz) salsa
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 10 to 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in shredded chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Drain any excess liquid before filling tacos.
  4. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable and prevent cracking when folding.
  5. Spoon a moderate amount of chicken mixture onto one half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese, fold over, and press gently onto the prepared baking sheet to hold the shape.
  6. Lightly brush the tops of each taco with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil for a crispy golden shell.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until tacos are golden brown and crispy. For extra crunch, flip carefully with a spatula at the halfway point.
  8. Serve immediately while warm with sour cream, shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro, guacamole, salsa, or pickled jalapenos.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and skip a cooking step.
  • Always microwave tortillas before folding to prevent cracking.
  • Drain excess liquid from the filling before assembling to avoid soggy tacos.
  • Brushing with olive oil before baking is essential for a crispy shell – do not skip it.
  • Freeze assembled unbaked tacos for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 425 degrees F and add 5 to 8 extra minutes to baking time.

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