Description
These Mini Baked Chicken Tacos are a perfect party appetizer or snack featuring shredded chicken seasoned with taco spices, baked inside mini tortillas with melted cheese and fresh toppings. Easy and quick to make, they bring a delightful Mexican-inspired flavor to your table.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa
Tortillas & Toppings:
- 12 mini street-size flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped cilantro, for topping
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Optional: diced red onion
- Cooking spray, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat a muffin tin or baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce or salsa. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Prepare Tortillas: Slightly warm the mini tortillas to make them pliable, either in the microwave or on a skillet. Press each tortilla gently into the muffin cups or fold them in half if using a baking sheet.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the seasoned chicken filling evenly into each tortilla. Top each with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin or baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tortillas are crisp and the cheese has melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and immediately top with chopped cilantro, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and diced red onion if desired. Serve warm, optionally with sour cream or guacamole on the side.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick and easy prep.
- To increase filling volume, add black beans or corn to the chicken mixture.
- Serve these mini tacos with sour cream or guacamole for added flavor and creaminess.
- If gluten-free is required, be sure to use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
