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Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe

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These Baked Chicken Tacos feature seasoned ground chicken with enchilada sauce, corn, and fresh cilantro, all nestled inside crispy, cheesy corn tortillas baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Taco Filling

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup green enchilada sauce or salsa verde

Other Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack or cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425° F and coat a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, then set it aside.
  2. Cook Chicken Mixture: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and ground chicken, crumbling the chicken as it cooks. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  3. Add Sauce and Veggies: Pour in the green enchilada sauce or salsa verde, add frozen corn and chopped cilantro. Stir everything to combine then remove the skillet from heat.
  4. Warm Tortillas: Wrap the corn tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
  5. Assemble Tacos: Place tortillas on the prepared baking sheet. Add cheese to one half of each tortilla, then top with about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle more cheese over the filling. Fold tortillas in half and gently press to close, even if they tear slightly.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Brush the tops of the folded tacos with the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil.
  7. Bake Tacos: Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping the tacos halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or your preferred taco toppings and dipping sauces.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, lightly brush the inside of the tortillas with oil before adding the filling.
  • You can substitute frozen corn with fresh corn if available for added sweetness.
  • Use store-bought or homemade green enchilada sauce or salsa verde based on your preference.
  • To keep tortillas soft, wrap in a clean kitchen towel while assembling tacos.
  • Ground turkey or beef can be used as alternative proteins if desired.

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