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20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Olivia Turner
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground chicken
– 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
– 12 mini taco shells
– 1 cup salsa
– ½ cup sour cream (optional)
– Chopped lettuce (for topping)
– Diced tomatoes (for topping)
– Sliced jalapeños (optional, for heat)
– Chopped cilantro (for garnish)


Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create your 20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready.
2. Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until it’s no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Season with taco seasoning.
3. Prepare Taco Shells: While the chicken cooks, arrange the mini taco shells on a baking sheet.
4. Fill Tacos: Spoon the cooked chicken into each taco shell.
5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese on top of the chicken in each shell.
6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Prepare Toppings: In the meantime, prepare your desired toppings: chop lettuce, dice tomatoes, and slice jalapeños.
8. Serve: Once baked, remove the tacos from the oven. Top with salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapeños as desired.
9. Garnish: Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for added flavor.

These steps make it easy to enjoy your delightful mini tacos without fuss!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 290 kcal
  • Fat: 14g
  • Protein: 25g