Baked Chicken Tacos

Baked chicken tacos are packed with protein and the delicious flavors of lime juice, basil, oregano, and my favorite, Slap Ya Mama seasoning. These tacos are a kicked up version of the classic that always satisfies. 

If you’re anything like my family, Taco Tuesday is a big part of your life. I love having all the family over and going all-out for our taco nights whenever scheduling allows. I’ve made everything from fajitas and enchiladas to traditional beef and chicken tacos. I even love to whip up a batch of my favorite taco soup when the winter comes. One of my favorite easy taco recipes to serve, however, are these easy baked chicken tacos. They’re so tasty and so easy, there’s absolutely nothing not to love about them. 

Baked Chicken Tacos

These baked chicken tacos are the height of easy taco recipes. It only takes a few ingredients, with many of them being simple things like seasoning. What’s so great about these tacos is how relatively healthy they are in addition to being easy and delicious. Of course, no one will ever accuse the cheese in this recipe of being healthy, but this recipe uses spices and citrus to create a delicious flavor profile that doesn’t require loads of sour cream and other not-so-healthy things that we tend to love on our tacos. 

That being said, I’m certainly not the health police, so feel free to pile your baked chicken tacos high with extra cheese, sour cream, taco sauce and whatever else floats your Tex-Mex boat! No matter how you serve them, they’re always delicious, and you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time!

I love these baked chicken tacos so much that I intentionally make more than I need for one evening so I can have them for lunch – and probably dinner – the next day, as well! I can’t get enough of them, and with such an easy recipe, it’s simple to make them in big batches!

Variations

You might notice that there’s no tips section in this post. That’s how easy the recipe is. You cannot mess it up. There’s just no way! You can play with this recipe to make it your own, however. It’s a great base to give different things a try due to its extreme simplicity. 

Kick Up the Heat

If you love heat, feel free to up the fire in this recipe by adding sliced jalapenos to the chicken and seasonings before cooking it. You’ll get a great flavor and a nice kick of heat. Just remember to remove the seeds – unless you’re a masochist, of course. 

Or Get Rid of the Heat

If you’re not a fan of heat, you can always forego the heat by removing the Slap Ya Mama seasoning. You’ll still end up with a tasty taco thanks to the other spices in the recipe. 

Use Steak

This recipe is perfect when made with steak strips in place of chicken. Simply cook your steak strips in the same way that you would the chicken, removing them from the heat when they reach your desired doneness. 

Serving Baked Chicken Tacos

These baked chicken tacos are delicious just as they are in the recipe, but if you’re a fan of fixings, there are some great options that you can add to your tacos before serving them. Some tasty toppings include:

• Sour cream
• Taco sauce
• Picante sauce
• Salsa
• Sliced jalapenos
• Guacamole
• Hot sauce
• Lettuce 
• Tomato

And speaking of serving, try setting out these baked chicken tacos as part of a taco bar. This works especially well when you’re having guests over. Turn it into a potluck with everyone bringing their own taco-themed food. Then simply set it all out on a big table and let everyone enjoy!

Storing Baked Chicken Tacos

You never want to store these tacos after they’ve been put together. Instead, refrigerate the individual ingredients for future use. The chicken is the main thing to think about here. It will keep well in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for about three days. For longer storage, you can freeze the chicken for up to a month. 

These Baked Chicken Tacos are Deliciously Simple

This recipe is so easy, you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in record time. It only takes about 20 minutes of cooking the chicken and then 10 minutes of baking to create these tacos. After that, simply kick back and enjoy your baked chicken tacos with family and friends. Whip them up for a weeknight dinner or as part of a taco party. Whatever you plan to do with them, just make them! They’re absolutely delicious and so easy to make. You’ll be so glad you did.

Ingredients For Baked Chicken Tacos

• Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• Olive oil
• Limes
• Paprika
• Chili powder
• Slap Ya Mama
• Pepper
• Basil
• Oregano
• Garlic salt
• Pepper Jack cheese
• Flour tortillas

How To Make Baked Chicken Tacos

• Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet or a 13×9 baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, add chicken, olive oil, lime juice, and seasonings. Mix well to evenly coat chicken breasts.
• Over medium heat, add chicken breasts to a large pan or cast iron pan and cook for 7-10 on each side, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and there is no more pink inside.
• Remove from pan and cut chicken breasts into pieces and set aside.
• In each flour tortilla, place chicken then top with shredded cheese.
• Hold each taco in place with a toothpick.
• Place tacos on prepared baking sheet or in 13×9 baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese has melted and tortillas slightly browned.
• Carefully remove from oven and add optional toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onions, sour cream.

Try This Easy Taco Recipe Today

Here are a few more delicious chicken recipes that you might enjoy.

• Southwest Chicken Wraps
• The Best Chicken Sandwich
• Buffalo Chicken Sliders
• Honey BBQ Chicken Wraps
• And here is a delicious copycat Malibu Chicken recipe from Great Grub, Delicious Treats.