Description
Baked chicken tacos are a delightful blend of flavor and texture, featuring juicy, seasoned shredded chicken wrapped in crispy taco shells. Topped with fresh salsa, creamy avocado, and melted cheese, these tacos offer a satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Easy to customize based on your preferences, every bite promises an explosion of taste that will have your family asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning on both sides and place them in the baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through; shred chicken with two forks.
- Mix shredded chicken with black beans and additional taco seasoning.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable; spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla.
- Top with shredded cheese, fresh salsa, and avocado slices. Roll tightly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg