Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy 4-ingredient meal perfect for busy weeknights. Using simple pantry staples like refried beans, shredded rotisserie chicken, and a Mexican cheese blend, these tacos bake to a golden, crispy perfection in just 20 minutes, delivering a flavorful and satisfying dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Tortillas
- 10 medium 7.5-inch flour tortillas
Fillings
- 1 (15-oz) can refried beans
- 5 cups shredded cooked chicken (such as from a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 ¼ cups grated Mexican cheese blend
Others
- Avocado cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Assemble the tacos: Spread 2 tablespoons of refried beans on one half of each tortilla. Add ¼ cup of shredded cooked chicken on top of the beans, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of grated Mexican cheese blend.
- Fold and seal: Fold the tortilla in half over the filling and press lightly to seal it closed. Lay the folded tortillas flat on the prepared baking sheets.
- Prepare for baking: Spray both sides of each folded tortilla generously with avocado cooking spray to ensure they become golden and crispy during baking.
- Bake and flip: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Carefully flip each taco over and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Allow the tacos to cool slightly before serving. They pair delightfully with your favorite dipping sauce or salsa.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure the tortillas do not overlap on the baking sheets.
- You can substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas if preferred; however, they might be more fragile when folding.
- Leftover shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken is a quick shortcut, but you can use freshly cooked shredded chicken as well.
- Serve with fresh salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for added flavor.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
