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Oven Baked Chicken Tacos

These oven-baked chicken tacos are a quick and easy chicken taco recipe made with tender shredded chicken, zesty seasonings, onions, green enchilada sauce, and lots of cheese all nestled in corn tortillas and baked to melty perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Baked Chicken Tacos, Chicken Tacos, Oven-Baked Chicken Tacos
Servings: 10 Tacos
Author: Deliciously Seasoned

Ingredients

  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled and shredded
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 10 ounce green enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 2-3 cups Boars’ Head 3 pepper Colby Jack cheese, shredded
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, Queso Fresco, sour cream, cilantro, Pico de Gallo, salsa

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter and cook onion until soft.
  • Add in shredded chicken, sprinkle with seasonings, and mix. Let cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in enchilada sauce, stir well to combine, and let cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
  • Fill the bottom of each taco shell with shredded cheese, chicken mixture, and more cheese on top. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Place filled tacos into prepared dish and bake for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top with desired toppings.