Description
These crispy taco-seasoned ground chicken tacos are a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for weeknights. The tender ground chicken is seasoned with taco spices and baked until crispy, then folded into warm tortillas with melty cheese and topped with your favorite toppings for a delicious, handheld dinner option.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/3 cup water or chicken stock
For Assembly
- 8-10 small or medium tortillas - flour or corn
- 3/4 cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and skillet: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Heat a skillet over medium/high heat. Add olive oil, ground chicken, and taco seasoning, cooking for 5-7 minutes while breaking up the meat, until cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Add tomato paste and water or broth to the skillet. Cook until the mixture becomes saucy but not watery. Turn off heat and set aside.
- Prepare tortillas: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Warm the tortillas if using corn, to prevent tearing. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
- Assemble tacos: Spread a couple of tablespoons of meat on one side of each tortilla. Add additional filling if using larger tortillas, but avoid overfilling. Sprinkle cheese over the meat, then fold the tortillas in half.
- Press and bake: Place a second sheet pan on top of the folded tacos to press them down. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, then remove the top pan and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let tacos cool slightly before serving. Top with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Ensure tortillas are warm if using corn to prevent cracking during assembly.
- You can substitute ground turkey or beef for chicken for varied flavor.
- For extra crispiness, bake the tacos longer until golden brown.
- Use a baking sheet with a rim to prevent any juices from spilling over.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
