Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy 4-ingredient recipe perfect for a delicious, satisfying meal. Featuring shredded chicken, refried beans, and a Mexican cheese blend folded in flour tortillas and baked to golden crispiness, they provide a flavorful taco experience with minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 10 medium 7.5-inch flour tortillas
- 1 (15-oz) can refried beans
- 5 cups shredded cooked chicken (such as from a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 ¼ cups grated Mexican cheese blend
- Avocado cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Assemble Tacos: Spread 2 tablespoons of refried beans over half of each tortilla. Then, add about ¼ cup of shredded cooked chicken on top of the beans, followed by a sprinkle of 2 tablespoons of the grated Mexican cheese blend.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the tortilla in half over the fillings and press lightly to seal the edges. Lay the folded tacos flat on the prepared baking sheets.
- Prepare for Baking: Spray both sides of each folded taco lightly with avocado cooking spray to help achieve a crispy texture during baking. Arrange the tacos evenly between the two baking sheets ensuring they do not overlap.
- Bake the Tacos: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Then carefully flip each taco and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and crispy.
- Serve: Allow the tacos to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with your favorite dipping sauces or toppings.
Notes
- Using cooked rotisserie chicken saves time but you can also use leftover or freshly cooked shredded chicken.
- Feel free to substitute flour tortillas for corn tortillas if desired, but note that folding and crisping results may vary.
- Avocado cooking spray helps crisp the tacos and adds a subtle, healthy fat component, but any neutral cooking spray will work.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of chili powder or cumin to the chicken before assembling.
- These tacos freeze well – bake first, cool, then freeze flat in a single layer. Reheat in the oven for best results.
