Tasty Mini Baked Chicken Tacos
Quick, easy, and flavorful mini baked chicken tacos with crispy shells and juicy seasoned chicken, perfect for snacks, light dinners, or casual entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini tacos (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- Mini flour or corn tortillas (about 3-inch size)
- Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper)
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend; about 1 tablespoon per taco)
- Diced onions (optional)
- Minced garlic (1-2 cloves, sautéed)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (to squeeze on top before serving)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)
- Jalapeños or hot sauce (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Toss well to coat evenly. If using fresh garlic and onions, sauté them lightly in a pan with a bit of oil until fragrant and soft, then mix into the chicken.
- Carefully fold each mini tortilla in half. If you have a muffin tin, press the folded tortillas into each cup to form a taco shell shape. Otherwise, gently pinch the sides so they stand on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of the seasoned chicken mixture into each tortilla shell. Don’t overfill.
- Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of shredded cheese over each filled taco.
- Place the baking sheet or muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until shells are golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove tacos and let cool for a minute. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve with optional sour cream, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
Notes
Use a muffin tin to keep tacos upright and crispy. Lightly brush tortillas with oil before baking for extra crispness. Leftover tacos reheat well in toaster oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes. Avoid microwaving to keep shells crispy. Adjust seasoning and spice level to taste. Substitute black beans or mushrooms for vegetarian version. Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mini tacos
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 400500
- Fat: 1215
- Saturated Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 2025
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 2022
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