Description
Delicious and crispy baked chicken street tacos made with seasoned shredded chicken, a blend of Colby-Jack and Pepper-Jack cheeses, and corn tortillas. These tacos are lightly brushed with olive oil and baked until crispy, then topped with your favorite fresh toppings like salsa, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro for a flavorful and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. cooked, seasoned shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Colby-Jack cheese
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Pepper-Jack cheese
- 20 street taco corn tortillas
- Olive oil OR olive oil cooking spray
Toppings
- Salsa
- Diced tomato
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay the corn tortillas flat on the prepared baking sheets. Brush both sides of each tortilla lightly with olive oil or spray with olive oil cooking spray to help them crisp up during baking.
- Add Filling: Place about two tablespoons of the shredded, seasoned chicken down the center of each tortilla. Top the chicken with two heaping tablespoons of the grated Colby-Jack and Pepper-Jack cheese mixture for a melty, flavorful filling.
- Initial Bake: Bake the open-faced tacos in the preheated oven for approximately 2 minutes, just until the cheese begins to melt.
- Shape Tacos: Remove the trays from the oven carefully. While the tortillas are hot and pliable, fold each tortilla in half to form a taco shape, gently pressing the edges together to hold the shape.
- Final Bake: Return the folded tacos to the oven and bake for another 12 to 14 minutes until the corn tortillas become crispy on the outside, creating that perfect crunchy texture.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as salsa, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy your crispy baked chicken tacos!
Notes
- Use warm tortillas when folding to prevent cracking and ensure they hold their shape.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using thicker or homemade corn tortillas to achieve desired crispiness.
- Feel free to substitute or add different cheeses like Monterey Jack or cheddar according to taste preference.
- Leftover tacos can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness but may become softer in the microwave.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little cumin or chili powder on the chicken before assembling.
