Can I use flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas for mini baked chicken tacos?

You can, but corn tortillas are strongly recommended for the best texture. Flour tortillas will not crisp up the same way and tend to stay soft rather than becoming golden and crunchy. Street taco-size corn tortillas give you that perfect crispy shell every time.

My tortillas cracked when I tried to fold them. What went wrong?

This usually happens when the tortillas were not oiled well enough or did not warm up enough during the first 2-minute bake. Make sure both sides are well coated in olive oil and that the cheese is fully melted before you fold. Warm, oiled tortillas are pliable and fold easily without cracking.

Can I freeze mini baked chicken tacos?

They are best fresh or refrigerated, but you can freeze assembled and baked tacos in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the oven at 375 degrees F until warmed through and crispy again.

Crispy Mini Baked Chicken Tacos That Are Easy Enough for Any Weeknight

Mini Baked Chicken Tacos

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These mini baked chicken tacos come together quickly with just a handful of simple ingredients. Crispy corn tortilla shells filled with seasoned shredded chicken and melted colby jack cheese. Perfect for feeding a crowd or an easy weeknight dinner.

Author: James Carter Jr
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 20-24 mini tacos 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Ingredients

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1 lb. cooked shredded seasoned chicken breast (3–4 cups)
8 oz. shredded colby jack cheese
20–24 street taco corn tortillas
Olive oil or cooking spray
Sour cream, for serving
Salsa, for serving
Fresh chopped cilantro, for serving

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Instructions

Heat oven to 425 degrees F and make sure it is fully preheated before baking.
Place corn tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Use two baking sheets if needed to avoid overcrowding.
Brush or spray both sides of each tortilla generously with olive oil. This is the key step for crispy shells.
Add a heaping tablespoon of shredded chicken to one half of each tortilla, then top with a heaping tablespoon of shredded cheese. Do not overfill.
Bake for 2 minutes or until the cheese is just melted and the tortillas are warm and pliable. Remove from oven carefully.
Gently fold each tortilla in half, pressing lightly into a taco shape. Work slowly to avoid cracking.
Return to the oven and bake for another 12-15 minutes until the shells are golden brown and crispy on the outside and the filling is warmed through.
Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and fresh chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

Chicken: Use crock pot shredded chicken, instant pot shredded chicken, or rotisserie chicken. If using rotisserie chicken, stir in 1/2 cup salsa and 2 tablespoons chicken taco seasoning before filling.
Tortillas: Street taco size is preferred, but regular-size corn tortillas also work.
Do not skip oiling both sides of the tortillas. This is the key step for a crispy shell.
Reheating: Toast in a toaster oven or bake at 375 degrees F until crispy again. Avoid the microwave for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 101 kcal
Sugar: 0.5 g
Sodium: 131.6 mg
Fat: 4.8 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
Fiber: 1.1 g
Protein: 7.5 g
Cholesterol: 23.8 mg

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