Chicken Tacos are the perfect EASY weeknight dinner. These OVEN BAKED chicken tacos have lots of flavor and none of the stress. The ultimate recipe for serving a crowd. This is the most popular recipe on The Cookie Rookie, being pinned over 2 million times and viewed over 6 million times. Make the best tacos ever for dinner tonight!
Best Chicken Tacos You’ll Ever Have
This Spicy Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe is the ultimate easy recipe. Chicken Tacos are great for serving a crowd, taking to a potluck, chowing down on for a tailgating party, and of course, Cinco de Mayo!
Baked tacos can be made in any flavor combination! You can make these as Baked Breakfast Tacos, BBQ Chicken Tacos, and so much more! The possibilities are endless and I love that.
These are one of the easiest and tastiest dinners, plus they’re made in under 30 minutes. It’s one of our favorites to make at our house. Do you see all that melty cheese? What’s not to love!
If you’re not making these easy chicken tacos for Taco Tuesday, what are you doing with your life? Your family will thank you!
This is one of the most popular recipes on The Cookie Rookie! I’ve published a lot of posts on this site (over 1000 to be exact), but this Spicy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos recipe is the #1 recipe by a landslide. There’s something about this recipe that people just go crazy for!
How to Make Chicken Tacos (Step by Step)
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.
- Add onion to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken, taco seasoning, tomatoes (FULLY DRAINED), and green chiles (FULLY DRAINED) *see note. Stir to combine fully. Reduce to simmer and allow to cook for 5-8 minutes.
- Place the taco shells in the baking dish, standing up. I was able to fit 10 taco shells in the dish by adding 2 on each side.
- Bake the taco shells for 5 minutes by themselves to allow them to crisp up. Remove from the oven.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of beans into the bottom of each taco shell. Top with the chicken mixture, almost to the top of each shell.
- Sprinkle each shell generously with shredded cheese, the more the better!
- Bake for 7-10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and the edges of the shells are browned.
- Remove from the oven and top with your favorite items such as jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa.
Be sure to watch the video to help guide you through the recipe. I promise it’s easy!
Baked Tacos
I make these baked tacos so often at our house, and they’re one of the recipes Pat asks for the most. When he comes home and sees these babies are ready to go, he’s a happy camper. You can make them with so many different flavor combos. Be creative and enjoy!
Don’t forget to top these with a LOT of cheese! That’s the only way to make them. We aren’t playing around when it comes to melted cheese!
Chicken Taco Topping Ideas:
- Sliced jalapenos
- Sour cream
- Salsa (pico de gallo, salsa verde, blender salsa)
- Chopped cilantro
- Shredded lettuce
- Guacamole
- Cotija cheese
- Red onions
So many people have written in about how much they love this chicken tacos recipe, and there’s nothing I love hearing more. If you’ve made this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram and let me know! I’d be honored!
Serving Suggestions
You can serve these for so many different occasions, including weeknight dinners at home or big get-togethers.
These are the perfect easy appetizer or meal for New Years Eve, the Super Bowl, Cinco de Mayo, Summer BBQs, Taco Night and more. Why spend all your time in the kitchen when you can have these baked chicken tacos ready for a crowd in around 30 minutes?
And I can’t recommend these as a weeknight dinner recipe enough. The family NEVER gets tired of these tacos!
Side Dishes for Mexican Night
Almost every time we make these baked spicy chicken tacos, we serve them with my Easy Cheesy Tex Mex Rice and simple black beans with cotija cheese.
If we really want to indulge, we will make some White Queso and Tequila Lime Chicken Nachos! That’s for parties like the Super Bowl where calories have been shown to actually not count.
Here are some other great pairings:
- Homemade Salsa
- Best Guacamole Recipe
- Grilled Corn
- Skinny Mexican Street Corn
- Healthy Queso
- Bean and Cheese Taquitos
- Layered Bean Dip
- Foil Packet Nachos
Tips for the Best Chicken Tacos (& Crispy Shells!)
When making baked tacos, one of the issues people seem to run into is soggy taco shells. Something nobody wants! I take good tacos seriously, so I’ve worked to troubleshoot this problem so you can have the crispiest shells when you make these tacos!
- I always bake the shells for 5 minutes on their own before stuffing them with all the delicious toppings and cooking all the way. This way they have the chance to really crisp up on their own before you get started.
- I also make sure refried beans are the bottom layer, creating a bit of a barrier between the chicken mixture and the shell. The shells are bound to be less crispy on the bottom than they are at the top, and that’s just part of what happens when you bake them, but they SHOULD NOT break or be soggy.
- The other truly important step is FULLY DRAINING the tomatoes and green chiles before adding into the chicken mixture. I recommend first draining, then letting sit over a bowl in a strainer for about 5 minutes to make sure they drain all the way.
These tips will all help to keep the shells crispy, so important!
Cocktail Pairings
Oh okay, so you’re my people! My fave pairings are either a Classic Skinny Margarita or our Sparkling Strawberry Margarita Punch. You can also go with a great Mexican beer and be in business.
Every great chicken taco recipe needs a great drink, especially if you’re entertaining a crowd, but that doesn’t mean you have to make something fancy. Have fun with the cocktail pairings and you’ll be a star in no time!
Want more fun cocktails to chase down these Chicken Tacos? We’ve got you covered!
- Best Margaritas
- Peach Frozen Margaritas
- Grapefruit Salty Dogs
- Pink Summer Shandy
- Tequila Sunrise
- White Wine Margaritas
Margaritas and Tacos
There’s nothing better to pair with this easy chicken tacos than an amazing Margarita! We have compiled all our favorite Margarita Recipes in the ULTIMATE MARGARITA GUIDE. From classic to unique to flavored to frozen, we have you covered! Be sure to check it out today.
This recipe for Baked Chicken Tacos is the MOST popular recipe on The Cookie Rookie and I hope you love it as much as we do! It’s a family favorite and a reader favorite, so what are you waiting for?
Other chicken recipes we love:
- Chicken Parmesan Pasta
- Creamy Caesar Chicken
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken
- Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
- Basil Chicken
- Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Bacon Ranch Chicken
- Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken Recipe
Other Mexican Recipes you MUST MAKE to eat with these tacos:
- Velveeta Cheese Dip Queso (Cowboy Queso)
- Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
- Mexican Corn on the Cob
- Queso Smothered Chicken Fajitas
- Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Slow Cooker Beef Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound cooked chicken shredded (I used cooked Rotisserie chicken)
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning click for homemade recipe!
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 can diced tomato 14.5 ounce, fully drained
- 1 can Chopped Green Chiles 4.5 ounce, fully drained
- 10 Stand and Stuff Taco Shells I used Old El Paso
- 8 ounces Refried Beans 1/2 can
- 2 cups Mexican Blend Cheese shredded
- Toppings such as Old El Paso sliced Jalapenos, sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, shredded lettuce, or any of your favorite taco toppings!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.
- Add onion to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken, taco seasoning, tomatoes (FULLY DRAINED), and green chiles (FULLY DRAINED) *see note. Stir to combine fully. Reduce to simmer and allow to cook for 5-8 minutes.
- Place the taco shells in the baking dish, standing up. I was able to fit 10 taco shells in the dish by adding 2 on each side.
- Bake the taco shells for 5 minutes by themselves to allow them to crisp up. Remove from the oven.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of beans into the bottom of each taco shell. Top with the chicken mixture, almost to the top of each shell.
- Sprinkle each shell generously with shredded cheese, the more the better!
- Bake for 7-10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and the edges of the shells are browned.
- Remove from the oven and top with your favorite items such as jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa.
- Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Be sure to drain the tomatoes completely, this will help the taco shells to not get soggy while baking!
- If you prefer your tacos not spicy, just omit the green chilis and use regular Old El Paso Taco Seasoning. Just as delicious!
I’m so happy you loved it so much!!
Big hit,quick,easy.
Thank you
I used store bought taco seasoning which I would NOT recommend this; it contains corn starch to absorb liquids, which isn’t necessary for this recipe and turned the chicken mixture into a big gooey gob. Once the chicken was spooned into the taco shells, it wasn’t a noticeable issue, but I have a feeling the taco seasoning recipe suggested in the directions would work and taste better.
The meal was a hit and quite easy, but I don’t think I’ll do this again on a weekday as it was a relatively time consuming dinner for me. Filling up all the taco shells on my own was kind of a lot after all the prep of chopping up the toppings and shredding the chicken. It took me about an hour to make, beginning to end.
I’m so glad you both enjoyed it!!
Made this for Taco Tuesday last night, and my husband and I loved it! It was so good and flavorful!
That makes my heart happy!! I’m so glad you all loved them and that he will be able to share them with his fellow heroes!
These were awesome, I made them for a group of friends that were coming over. One was a firefighter and asked for the recipe so that he could make them for the entire firehouse lol. I like that they are pretty much already assembled so people can just grab them. Instead of having to set up a tedious taco assemble line. The prep took a little time but it was worth it. Thanks!
I haven’t but I bet that would be delicious!
Have you ever made this with real tortillas? Living in So Cal, we are surrounded by great authentic Mexican restaurants, so are spoiled, and can’t handle those remade shells. Thanks!
I’m so glad you guys love this recipe!
What a great tip!!
I use the Ortega Fiesta Flat taco shells for this recipe. They are kind of like little taco boats. Easier to put all the layers on before baking and then to add toppings to afterward.
So satisfying! This is one of my go-to recipes because they are a family favorite!
I’ll have to try it that way next time!!
My husband and I love these tacos. We have them at least once a month. I use canned chicken just because it is convenient and usually in my pantry. I use a can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies. I have used canned refried beans or made my own from chickpeas. Super easy recipe that tastes great and is quick!
Sometimes if the page hasn’t fully loaded you’ll have to click the video button twice! Sorry about that!
I’m sorry you’re having difficulty with the shells, but I am so glad you love it!
These are good and super easy to make. I just wish that the shells didn’t close up after baking them in the beginning by themselves. It just makes it a little bit tough to spread the beans and put the mixture in. I’ve used all kinds of shells and they all do the same thing. Other than that this is a favorite recipe in my house.
What a compliment! I’m so happy you all enjoyed them!
Finally tried this recipe and my family already has asked me to make them again, so easy and delicious
That sounds delicious!! I’m happy you loved it, Charlotte!!
Thank you, Gail!! I’m so happy you loved them so much!
These recipes are always spot on! Haven’t found one that I had to tweak to get the flavor. And they are simple and nourishing. Way to go Becky!
Absolutely loved this recipe. I substituted fully cooked Chicken Fajita strips (cut into pieces) for the Rotisserie chicken. Also, instead of separate can of diced tomatoes and chopped green chilies, I used a can of Rotel, which is a mixture of tomatoes and green chilies (fully drained). We like spicy, so I used Hot Rotel, Hot taco seasoning and Jalapeño Refried Beans. This is definitely a keeper in our lineup of meals. Thank you.
Becky, still haven’t heard anything from you or who ever is posting your Email recipes, about why the video link dosen’t work on any of your recipes.
Bye
Colin
I’m so glad you both loved them and the hubby approved, so that’s a double win!!
Omg!!! These tacos were such a huge hit! My husband isn’t a big chicken lover. And this is our first chicken taco ever. He not only loved them. He said he would ask for them in the future. Which is rare. Thank you so much for the great recipe! Only change I made was to add the tomatoes and chili’s and the water from the can. This gave just the right moisture to mix the seasoning. The taco texture was perfect!
Thanks again!
Yes, of course! I can’t wait for you to try it!
Ugh! Got all the ingredients to make these and got chopped tomatoes as opposed to the canned. Can I use fresh tomatoes instead?
It should pop up on the side on it’s own!
I can’t find the video?
I would make sure that you drain everything very well before adding it to the shells!
I think that’s a good idea! Since you’re really just reheating and then keeping warm!
This looks really good. I would like to use the usual tacos, any suggestions how to get them to hold the shape while baking longer to fully crisp/harden?
Hi I’ve been interested in using this idea for a smallish birthday dinner. Unfortunately I will have to make both beef and chicken but plan to cook the meat and put in the fridge the night before. I typically drape small flour tortillas on the oven grates and bake for a little until they become stand and stuff so I’ll probably use those for the chicken and the hard shells for beef. My question is how long would you suggest baking? I’m setting up a toppings bar so my goal is really just to keep these warm so everyone can just grab tacos, top them, and be on their way. I think I’d avoid the soggy bottom part by using the meat right out of the fridge but maybe not? Can I just like leave them at 250 for an hour? Not sure if you’ve gotten that question before. Thanks!
Great suggestion!!
Portion amounts are all wrong for 10 stand up tacos, I felt that 1 lbs chicken was not enough
So I made 2 lbs, still slack on filling, maybe dlb filling for 10tacos
I can’t wait for you to make it!!
The Spicy Chicken Tacos look delicious. I’ll be Pinning your recipe for future use. Thanks for sharing.
Those sounds like amazing additions to the recipe!! Yum!
I can’t wait to hear how it turns out!
These look so good! Definitely going to make when my family gets together soon.
We really liked this dish! We opted for 1 can black beans (mashed and microwaved for 30 sec- stir in 1/4-1/2 tsp cumin) instead of refried beans. We also used 1 can diced tomatoes with jalapeños, instead of plain, which gave it great flavor, as well as 1.25 oz of taco seasoning. I know others commented on the sogginess but we didn’t have that issue. We used regular taco shells (non standup) with the black beans first, so not sure if that is why.
I’m so glad everyone loves them so much!!
These are my number 1 go to tacos! My friends love them! Thank you!!!
Let me know what you think of them!!
Hi Becky
These taco’s look so gooood!! Will make this dish soon.
How awesome!!
I’m so happy to hear that!! Thanks, Michelle!
This was DELICIOUS! For my husband who doesn’t like crunchy tacos cause he’s a weirdo…he actually loved this!! Thank you!!
Husband does not like tacos and asked for this again!! Winner!!
I’m so glad everyone loved it so much!
Delish!!! Everyone love them including the kids. Super flavorful!
I’m glad you enjoyed it so much, Cynthia!!
What a great idea for super busy nights!! Thanks, Dana!
Great recipe and idea! Instead of cooking chicken, I used leftover rotisserie chicken, with taco seasons (chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin), heated in microwave for 1 minute. Super quick and delicious dinner for a busy weeknight!
Thank you for a delicious recipe. I used rotisserie chicken, as suggested, and to keep it simpler, stirred the refried beans into the taco mixture before filling the shells. Will definitely make this again and might try ground beef or turkey next time.
What an awesome idea!! I’m so glad you guys love them!!
I’ve made these probably 20 times now! We love these tacos, but cannot eat all of them, just hubby and me. I have been baking just a few at a time, and putting filling and beans separately in fridge. We eat them again, and they are perfect! I also used black beans in place of refried. Thanks so much for this recipe!!
Wow!! Sounds like you did an awesome job!! Thanks so much for sharing, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Yummy!
I used most of the good meat off of a Rotisserie chicken, 1/2 an Onion chopped, 1 clove of Garlic crushed, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Green Chili, and Wicked Tasty Taco simmer sauce cup (original). My guys don’t care for chunky tomatoes; so I ran tomatoes & chilis through Food Processor being careful not to turn to liquid. To avoid a wet mixture: I sautéed onion, added crushed garlic for a minute & then added tomato mix, cooking it down until it started to thicken. I added the liquid seasoning , stirring for a few minutes. I threw in the Chicken, which I chose to keep a little chunkier then shredded, to avoid drying out. I let the mixture meld together for a couple minutes still at medium heat. While everything was coming together, I microwaved most of the can of Refried Beans in a glass bowl with a spoonful of Bacon drippings, Onion powder, Garlic powder, and a sprinkle of Mrs. Dash “Southwestern Chipotle” seasoning. I did let all ingredients cool slightly, to avoid sogginess. When building the tacos, I used the suggestion of piping the beans from a Ziplock bag. I topped the tacos with a Mexican shredded queso Chihuahua quesadilla cheese and finally The typical Fiesta blend. These were wonderful and I’ll be definitely being adding them onto the rotation. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! Such kind words! I’m glad you’re enjoying my recipes!
I’m glad you loved the recipe!!
Very good.
You have such a charming way of writing that is so enjoyable. I have tried many of your recipes and they are a huge hit. Never let the negative comments get to you. You and your site are awesome. I always look forward to your posts!
Looking very Delicious
Thanks for sharing. paramount coaching
Thank you, Lueraine!
Geat recipe.
I’m SO happy to hear that everyone loved it!
I made this tonight for my husband and stepson, who is home on college break. They absolutely loved it. I used a rotisserie chicken from our local grocer and Rotel fire roasted tomatoes and chilies. I drained as you suggested and no soggy tacos. Will have them again soon for taco Tuesday.
I’m glad you enjoyed them!!
Very yummy I tried this a lot of time.
I’m so happy to hear this!!
Thank you!! I’m glad you both love the site!
That would be a good substitution to try! Let me know how it works!!
I wonder if you could use corn tortillas that are not preformed, spray with pan spray and fold them the same way, then bake to crisp them. Then fill.
Great tips! I found that cooking the chicken with the seasoning first helps a lot!
My husband found this site and sends recipes to me about every day cause he knows I’m not a very good cook! But he and I know I can do this! ????????
But seriously, thanks for the great recipes! We have tried several and all great!
These are the BEST tacos EVER!! My family and friends can not eat enough of them! So tasty even without any additional toppings.
So glad to hear that!! I’m glad I could make your weeknights easier!
Absolutely!!
Good ideas!! Let me know what you think when you try them!
This was an incredible recipe!!! What a great way to use chicken and so easy to serve!! I will be making all tacos in this manor from now on, we loved them!! I’m going to try beef an fish, too. Thanks so much!!
Could this work for ground beef too?
I love when you find a new family favorite!!
Yay! That’s what I like to hear!
You are so welcome! I’m happy to hear that!
Really loved these! Thank you and will be saving to make again!
Definitely cannot go wrong with a good taco! Glad you all love them!
I’m happy you share this brilliant dishes with us. I Love the heated tacos! My child cherish them. Unquestionably going to make it. Much appreciated
Holy guacamole these were delicious! Even my picky eater devoured them.
We had them tonight 10/16/2019 and my family said they are the best taco’s ever, better than any taco they have had in any of the Mexican restaurants and we have eaten in many.
A delish, easy-to-make family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, popular choice for family get togethers.
Thanks, Carla!
Loved it! Thank you so much.
never mind, I got it printed, thanks!
ok, I can’t print the recipe for the chicken taco, I think because it says video when I try to print. Do yo have another link for this?
Chicken tacos
Hard shells :)
Do you use soft or hard shells?
What a great use of leftovers!
Thanks, Cindy!
Absolutely love these tacos as well as my family!
I first made this with left-over turkey (after Thanksgiving). It was a winner with my husband. He can be finicky I loved it, too! It was quick, easy and delicious. And I made it with your home-made taco seasoning too. Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner. Or Turkey!
I have an idea Jen…find something better to do than try to make people feel crappy just because you happen to be miserable in life.
I LOVE this site because unlike Jen, some of us could use a simpler version of amazing food! BTW Old El Paso makes billions of dollars…how much have you made this year Jen
Thank you!!
Linda that depends how many tacos you can eat….. It makes 10 tacos. ????
Excellent recipe!!!
It will be your new go-to! Thanks!
Made these for dinner tonight, and they were absolutely delicious!!!
some folks just have to be toxic, Jen must have a pathetic life to have to use negativity on someone else’s site just to attempt to be relevant… narcissistic enough to try to renounce/rebuke others & yet have absolutely nothing positive or useful to ad…. Jen could have metntioned it just wasn’t her cup of tea & moved on… how sad she appears…
Do you have to cook the beans at all before adding them ? Probably a silly question I know
Thanks, Amanda!
That’s great! You cannot go wrong with these!!
Loved these so much. They look like restaurant style tacos & were delicious. Super easy too
My husband loved these and he is an amateur taco connoisseur> So easy to make too!
That makes me so happy!
Love, love, love it!!! So easy, my husband asks for it all the time & I am glad!! It is also not a heavy meal, great for summer.
Its for the taco shell too. It’s for 1 full taco.
Are the calorie counts in this recipe just for the chicken mixture itself? Or does it include the taco shell? Thanks!
YAY!
Husband and 2 stepsons DEVOURED these!!! I made 20 tacos, ate one myself and they were gone within one day. Last night I made your cheesy chicken and rice skillet (double batch) and we ate almost all of it. I shared about 10 recipes on FB this morning while I decide which one to make tonight. Your blog is perfect for busy people who don’t have all day to cook. I love the mix of homemade and prepackaged ingredients, how easy and quick the recipes are and how delicious. Thank you so much!
Debbie, New Jersey
I use canned chicken (super easy). This is the second time I have made this recipe exactly as directions state and my husband and I both love it. It makes a big batch which is nice for leftovers!
So delicious! And easy!
Hi! I wanted to prep these ahead of time for a party. Do you think it’ll make the shells soggy? Any ideas? Thanks!
This is one of my favorite dishes. Thanks, Dubin!
I was skeptical, but these baked chicken tacos are amazing!! The tacos stay crisp and crunchy and the chicken is very flavorful!!
Winner, winner chicken dinner. ????????????????????Yum!
I’m so sorry you didn’t like them. Was there something specific that didn’t work? I’d love to help/troubleshoot. Hope you have a great week.
No idea how these are rated so highly.
Thanks, Tracy! It’s our favorite too!
Thanks, Lori! They’re a favorite in my house too!
Obsessed! I add a little less spice because my kids are 1 and 3 but this is literally one of our top 5 family recipes! I make it at least twice a month and everyone eats it!!
I love these tacos! I make them for the family at least once a month! Thank you for the delicious recipe!
Oh yay! Love that idea
I made this with ground Turkey it was amazing!!!
Thanks, Nat!
Super quick and easy!! My family loved it! Will definitely be a new regular! Thanks
Gonna give them a try. Do you have a shrimp version of the chicken for my vegetarian friend? Do both at the same time./
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quick and delish!!!
Wow Jen ~ you’re an asshole
YES YES!
A big hit for the beginning of March Madness…tried first on selection night! The stand up and stuff shells were new for me, but well worth a try…and, they worked!
Thank you so much! This means the world to me. Thanks so much for saying hi and for your sweet comments. The tacos are one of my favorites so I hope your family loved them!
Becky, I’m new to your website and absolutely love it. I’ve made many dishes and get rave reviews from my husband. Going to make the Oven Baked Chicken Tacos tonight. Anxious to make the Taco Seasoning from your recipe. I gave it a 5 star because I know it’s going to be another winner. From your responses to comments, I can tell you work hard at your job love what you do. Seeing your email daily makes me happy!!!!
Great suggestions, thank you! And so glad you love it :) :)
Thanks Anosha! Please let me know how it went. I hope you guys loved the tacos!
I use a fresh tomato to dice, helps cut back on the liquid so it isn’t soggy and pressure cook chicken breasts to shred. We have been using this as a staple, everyone loves it!
Hi Becky!! These definitely look very scrumptious..I’m making these for my husband for dinner tonight! I’ll definitely come back and tell you what went wrong or didn’t ???????? also, I’m still trying to figure out how to make that ‘refried bean paste’!! Keep up the good work xoxo♥️
Hooray!!
I made this recipe today 2/14/19 and it came out amazing! I will be making this again. My boyfriend loved it also!
I liked very much your recipes. Thanks for the sharing.
I ditched the rotisserie chicken in favor of slow cooking 2 chicken breasts & about 4 thighs in my crockpot for about 3hrs. I had a jar of salsa lingering & a can of green chiles/tomatoes that I DID NOT drain.. I take all the chicken out & shred & reserve about 2 cups of the delicious chicken & salsa broth YUMMO! Don’t drain the liquid! I use it to make my refried beans or add it as my liquid to my rice side! Yummy! I added some diced jalapeno as well.. Very good spring board recipe!
YAY!
Excellent…My Favorite!!!
I haven’t made them but I love that idea! I’ll work on figuring it out :)
I’d love to find a way to use homemade taco shells instead of the prepackaged types. The problem is that I don’t know how to make homemade taco shells, do you?
Great!! Hope you enjoy <3
Will try chicken recepies and beef to they look so good.
Thanks Layne!
These look so yummy!
So happy to hear that!
These were absolutely fabulous! My family loved them!
How many cups of cooked chicken should be used for 1/2 lb?
Hooray!
This was fantastic, I used fire roasted tomatoes and cooked jalapeños with the onions. Also I cooked the chicken in a hot habanero salsa and shredded it in that. Can’t wait to make it again
My page is having trouble loading so I don’t know if anyone has asked this. I was thinking about making these, but it’s just my husband and I so I was wondering how well they reheat because they could be super yummy in my lunches.
Thanks!
volume
Baked Chicken Tacos
1 ounce taco seasoning (by weight or volume?)
How about placing a rack under the tacos inside the pan before baking? That might keep them from getting soggy
I’d tried this recipe at my home and it was quite yumm… my kids loved the dish please share more recipes so that I could try it my home and thank you for last one blog
Hi! I would bake in the oven covered in foil until hot. Microwave would lead to them being even more soggy. Glad you love the recipe!!
I would bake in the oven until hot. Enjoy!
Hi! There is nutritional info in the recipe card.
Thank you Teri, glad you loved the recipe :)
Mmm… I think I just heard my tummy growl. lol. Thank you for making me hungry!
Jen the jealous Hater!! Awesome recipe!!
Could you include nutrition as some of us are on low sodium or other nutritional contents
What is the best way to reheat these?
What is the best way to reheat these most delicious tacos to avoid sogginess and burning the cheese if I were to heat in the oven again? Perhaps foil on top? Or should I microwave? It’s only two of us and I made the entire recipe. I should’ve made half for now and the other half later.
Yay! So happy to hear that :)
this recipe was AMAZING!! you can totally riff on it, but do the chicken just as written. it’s genius.
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Taco Ranch Shredded Chicken sounds amazing! And so glad you loved the recipe :)
I REFUSE to be message OR rude in ANY WAY…just a “ditto” to Becky’s REPLY.
ALSO, I’m certain that like myself out CAN BE “quite exasperating” with the TONS of posts it seems we have to scroll THROUGH just to get to the people & items that we’d care to see!!????
However, I’ve found that MOST sites have a way to make your page “private”. That way only THOSE that “YOU’VE approved” are allowed to post on YOUR PAGE
…w/the EXCEPTION of the advertisements the site requires you to see so that our keeps YOU & OTHERS from HAVING TO “PAY” for the site!! (I’m guessing it’s HOW the sites get THEIR financial needs & goals met and keep the sites UP, AVAILABLE & running.)
Seriously, look for HOW to make YOUR PAGE “private”. It sounds as if it would at least HELP keep you from getting so many sites that YOU REALLY DON’T CARE FOR!
Good luck w/TRYING THAT, & have an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, POSITIVE, & HAPPY DAY!
WAY TO GO, w/ giving your wife a night (HOPEFULLY a “regular” to @least “occasional”thing you DO????) OFF IN THE kitchen!! DOES “a night off in the kitchen” ALSO mean threat you ACTUALLY “DO THE dishes & clean-up”, ALSO??
SHE’S a lucky lucky lady that I’m NEARLY POSITIVE KNOWS & APPRECIATES IT (& “YOU” for it)…as long as by giving her the night OFF in the kitchen DOES NOT ACTUALLY mean that you make a HUGE MESS that you leave BEHIND FOR HER AFTER DOING THE “COOKING”!
EITHER WAY, IT’S VERY VERY THOUGHTFUL & MOST LADIES FIND “THIS” SAYING 2B ABSOLUTELY TRULY FRELT…”THERE’S NOTHING SEXIER THAN A MAN WHEN HE’S DOING THE DISHES”!!
YOU sound like a husband that’s thoughtful & deaply in love w/your sweetheart -& I’M NEAR POSITIVE THAT SHE FEELS THE “ADORED” when you’re SO THOUGHTFUL about ALL of the kitchen duties SHE does & volunteer to TAKE YOUR TURN!! KEEP IT UP, Richard…& you and your wife quill have a MUCH BETTER CHANCE at beating those 50% of marriages END IN “divorce”!!
KEEP cooking these type of GREAT meals FOR EACH OTHER!! Try cooking &/or cleaning up “TOGETHER” (IF your kitchen had ROOM ENOUGH) SO “romantic” -AGAIN…”quite SEXY”!!
I made these last night for a girls get together and they were a big hit. I already had taco ranch shredded chicken in the freezer that I thawed and used. The only other thing I did differently is stir in some taco sauce to the refried beans to spice them up a little. So good and easy! My friends already requested I make this again for some football parties.
I love your site but hate the long stories and pop up ads. But that’s what you get no matter where you browse. Ty
Have you ever thought of putting these in the tortilla scoops for an appetipezer?
That looks like heaven in a pot right there, can’t wait to try it!!!
Since I have time, will use slow cooker for chicken. Use enough chicken broth to just cover and cook on high for 4 hours. In the last hour, add taco seasoning and then prepare using your recepie. I find it easier to shred after slow cooking than other was to cook the meat.
Hi I’m finding it hard to get Mexican Blend cheese in Australia, is there a substitute I can use, thank you
YAY!
Love those toppings!
YUM!! These came out so good!! I put avocado and cilantro on them and they were so delightful! Thank you for sharing!
OMG! These are so good! I made them last night and BLAMOOO!!! They were all gone!!! Everyone said that they were the best thing I’ve made in quite a while! Thank you so much!
Thanks a lot for sharing yummy recipes.keep sharing more here
So happy to hear that!
Made this recipe for my family and they loved them!!!
You are so sweet! This comment means the world. Thank you!
It should work fine! The shells might be a little bit soggier on the shells without the beans. You could do double shells (or add a soft shell tortilla as the bottom layer kinda like a double decker taco) on those tacos though. Hope you love them!
Hi. We absolutely love this recipe. I’m cooking it like normal but want to know if I make two of them with the others and omit the beans and cheese, will it still work on those two tacos? We have a picky eater over tonight
Hi just look your recipes. I almost don’t have to other websites. So many good ideas. Quick and easy
Love it
Fantastic job!
Thank you for all your work
I don’t have a cookbook yet. Maybe someday :)
Do you have a cool book I can buy.
Thanks Sandy!
I’m excited about trying new recipes these look good
Hey Michael- There’s a “jump to recipe” link under every title that will take you right to the recipe and skip all the ads/content. Unfortunately ads a necessary evil to keep the site free. Thanks for stopping by.
Love your substitutions! So glad you loved it :)
I made these tonight and my family loved it. I used a rotisserie chicken and Rotel tomatoes in place of the diced tomatoes and separate can of chilies. A very quick and easy dinner that my family enjoyed. Thank you so much for the idea!
Your site has more ads then content! Great recipes but not worth the accidental clicks from everything popping up.
I love that neighborly love! Thanks for saying hi, hope you love the recipe :)
What a fun and easy recipe. I can’t wait to try it. My neighbors are always helping me and I return favor with food. They will love it and so will I. Thanks.
You could make them healthier with less cheese. Or use ingredients that you feel good about, these are totally customizable! As they’re written they’re not great for a diet but they could be! :)
Thanks so much for the nice article.
I’m on diet actually. so is it good for me to eat?
As it looks so delicious and I can’t wait to eat it.
xo
Aw thank you!!!! So appreciate it and so glad everyone loved the recipe :) :)
Forgot to rate! 5 STARS! Family loved it! Will be in “the rotation!”
Love this recipe and your site! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!! Great job!!
AW this is so nice, thanks!
you should be very proud of your accomplishments here, this post is proof of why you had so many views , his is a fine concept for tacos
many cooks as well as myself have trouble making hard shells and keeping them fresh and not greasy, I see why so many home cooks would love this recipe. I made adjustments and used this concept with much success on 55 seniors in a assisted living communities, they loved it, just wanted to pass this on and give a Thank You.
Chef Ernie
You can leave them off! Hope you love the recipe :)
Instead of refried beans can we spread any other spreadable..Or should we spread them for sure..Will there any changes in spreadble taco and not spread taco??
Aw thank you Chef Ernie! I definitely don’t claim to be a chef and I so appreciate you perspective. So sweet of you to say hello. Hope you had a fabulous 4th of July!
Thanks Nancy! I hope you and your fam love it :) Thanks for saying hi!
Well, unlike a certain hater I just saw on this site, this dish looks incredibly good. Personally, I appreciate the quicker dinners! And, FYI, this is dinner tonight.
Nothing wrong with using pre-made store products,as a chef for over 40 years I know many recipes are better off with them, I use them and I just remember to choose my products wisely and go whole foods and fresh. store bought taco shell are ok. you have a great site here and it shows by your following I say To Hell with negative people !
Keep it up you got my “that a girl”
Chef Ernie
Thank you so much Beth! You are so sweet. So glad you love the recipe :)
Just made these tonight for the first time in a while… I used to make them all the time! I love your new website look, and I love your changes to the recipe– Baking the taco shells beforehand makes a huge difference! They were delicious, and my husband downed 2 of them in about 45 seconds haha. Success!
Thank you Anne, that is so sweet of you. Have a wonderful holiday.
Darn, I’m sorry to hear that!
Made the baked chicken tacos and while the chicken filling was easy to make and t asty, the finished taco was very soggy. I think I’ll try running them under the broiler to melt the cheese rather than baking them.
Jen, Why must you be so rude? Sometimes it’s better to say nothing and go your own way. This is a great site and Becky does a wonderful job. If you were trying to make Becky feel small, then it backfired on you. So sad for you!
Those are such fun substitutions! Ill have to try :)
I love this recipe!! I make it for company and its always a hit. I change it up, as we are vegan. Sub jackfruit for chicken and use vegan cheddar cheese. So simple and always comes out great!!
Yay!!!
One of my best recipe man <3 thanks for sharing with HD images just love it!
Thanks BECKY HARDIN!
You can skip them, use a little lettuce, or use fully drained black beans!
What can you substitute the refried beans for, if you aren’t a fan of beans?
Thanks Danea! Hope you love the tacos :)
To the person with the rude comment, most women have full time jobs and don’t have time to cook a “made from scratch” dinner for their families every night. One of my degrees is in culinary arts but, since I am retired, I like quick and easy recipes unless I’m having guests for dinner.
I can’t wait to try this recipe. I’m going to freeze half of the filling since it will just be for me. My daughter’s family always dies Taco Tuesday’s so I’m sending her the recipe. Thanks for a great recipe.
Thank you so much! <3
Great answer keep it up. There are people who appriciate your receipes.
Yay!
I used white corn tortillas – the size typically used for “street tacos” and baked them in individual casseroles. Huge hit!
Spicy chicken i love it! This weekend will gonna have chicken party with my bae! :*
Definitely! They’d be perfect :)
Becky can I use Rotel tomatoes in place of tomatoes and green chiles?
Nice, we will try this recipe today
Hi Kris- I always recommend reading the recipe fully before cooking a recipe. I have two videos (I’ve made a video since the one you cooked from) where i talk in detail about draining the tomatoes. I’m so sorry your recipe was ruined. Hope that helps in the future!
There’s a video of this recipe. It would be a good idea to emphasize draining tomatoes “completely” in the video as I have drained mine out of the can and the recipe is pretty much ruined. I know it’s under the tips but some people just watch the video as it is shared by people on fb.
Hi, your post is truly flawless and unique. Good content, but it would be better if in future you can talk about more about this subject. Really very perfect your article and blog post.
So we tried cheese and it actually makes them soggier. You could try a layer of lettuce or fully drained black beans. And if you do just the chicken at the bottom they might be a tad soggy but they’re still really delicious. I hope you enjoy!
Thank you Susan!
Thank you so much. This recipe looks yummy and easy…a winning combination.
Can’t wait to try this yummy looking recipe, BUT for my “non refried bean” eating family members do you think putting a layer of cheese in the bottom of the shell instead to help keep it from getting soggy would work? Any other barrier ideas???
This made my day to read!!!! Your grandchildren are very lucky. Thanks for saying hi!
I am a 68 year old grandmother, retired and having the time of my life. I have 9 grandchildren and enjoy having them over. So many times, their visits are impromptu and it is at that spur of the moment that I cook something for them. I always want to try something different and this recipe sounds like one we would all enjoy and I can’t wait to try it. I love your website and your recipes. I appreciate the simplicity and uniqueness of your recipes. Thanks for your help in my kitchen!!!
I honestly don’t think that’s best. The shells could get really soggy so I never recommend it. You could prepare the meat mixture ahead of time and have that frozen though.
Yes it should work!!
Do you think this recipe would work with soft taco shells? My husband prefers the soft ones.
this is really delicious… there is nothing compare to anything .
Do you think I could prep these all the way up to step 8 and then freeze?
This is wonderful, thank you for sharing!
I read as many comments as I could before asking as to not be repetitive. Haha. Do these make good leftovers? Trying to think how you’d heat it up…
I can feel that the articles contained in this blog is so interesting. I also get a variety informasin, thanks.
Wanted to give you my recipe for the best refried beans! Simply fry chopped onions in bacon grease before you add the beans. You can also add crumbled bacon and finely chopped tomatoes. Oh, and sautéed fresh garlic with the onions. Add salt, pepper and garlic salt to flavor. Enjoy!
Wanted to give you my recipe for the best refried beans! Simply fry chopped onions in bacon grease before you add the beans. You can also add crumbled bacon and finely chopped tomatoes. Oh, and sautéed fresh garlic with the onions. Add salt, pepper and garlic salt to flavor. Enjoy!
I would think so! I havent’ tried it but I don’t see why not :)
So happy to hear that!
Happy Mother’s Day! Thanks for the sweet comment <3
Wow. Honestly if You don’t appreciate the site then block it without the nasty comment. I am looking forward to making these on Mother’s Day.. “tomorrow” in case you may need a reminder.
Loved this recipe so much. Followed exactly as written and my family of seven loved it.
Would this recipe be good with all ingredients, except substitute tilapia for chicken?
xo
Great comeback. You are so right!!! She can look else where for her recipes!!
Love to read It
YAY! I hope you love them :)
These look delightful and such a great idea for feeding a crowd. Definitely going to try soon!
You are so sweet. Thank you Dawn!
THAT IS SO SMART! Thank you so much for dropping that nugget of wisdom, I love it!
Theyre okay for leftovers, you can reheat in the oven, but they tend to get a little soggy. SO not the absolute best for leftovers. Flavor is great but shells don’t seem to last.
I read as many comments as I could before asking as to not be repetitive. Haha. Do these make good leftovers? Trying to think how you’d heat it up…
See it’s very attractive. I want it right away. But I’m pretty clumsy, do not know can succeed. thank you for sharing.
Nice Dish
Wow! Who are you? What are you?
Thank you!
WOW this looks so yummyyyy. ????
Love your modifications! Thanks for letting me know :)
I LOVE these tacos! I have made them several timeS. I have made a few of my own Modifications to make the recipe even easier. I hope it’s ok to suggest!
I use 2 cans of Rotel instead of onion, tomato, and green chiles. I sometimes use the Fiesta Flat taco Shells, they are easier to sPread the Refried beans into. We’ve also used the refried beans as a paste to hoLd together the Broken taco shells. Although i have made this for others, this is also a great recipe for make ahead dinners. When i’m on my own i have made two tacos at a time during the week. Thank you for this amazing and healthy recipe!!
This is the best kind of comment I can get. Thank you for letting me know! I’m so glad you love them. I hope your fam loves the tacos, this is one of our favorites for sure!
I am going to make these tonight. I wanted to thank you for all your fabulous recipes. When ever I am looking for dinner, I come here and most of the time have all the ingredients. I am not a professional cook, and your recipes are so easy to follow, and turn out delicious. I never leave comments on anything, but had to let you know how much my family and I love your delicious recipes!!!
Place the taco shells in the baking dish, standing up. I was able to fit 10 taco shells in the dish by adding 2 on each side
Very delicious,, very helpful to me now to make snack quickly and tasty.
I have this Mexican Rice that we love to serve with the tacos, or chips and salsa is always easy and a hit! Black beans or refried beans are nice as well.
What do you suggest serving these with? I always having a hard time coming up with sides for tacos/Mexican dishes.
Loved it! Super easy and super yummy. Definitely will be making them again.
Thank you Kellie! I appreciate you and I’m so glad you and your family loved the recipe. MUAH xoxo
WOW…. rude much? NOT EVERYTHING IS PREPACKAGED BLAH BLAH BLAH, Jen. I was going to something pithy but I was too busy PICKING my jaw up off the floor. Becky, I appreciate what you’ve done here. Keep on going, girlfriend! My husband and children have loved every recipe I’ve tried off your site! And FOR the record, I HAVE always been a great cook and excellent baker… and I love trying new things!
I’m happy you share this magnificent dishes with us. I Love the prepared tacos! My child cherishes them. Certainly going to make it. Much appreciated
YAY! I just love to hear that. These are a favorite at our house as well. Happy cooking at your new place! <3
I made these last night and my boyfriend said, “These are keepers!” We just moved in together so we are trying all sorts of recipes. This one will definitely be repeated!! The baking helped keep the shells flexible so they didn’t crumble at first bite. I followed your hints of draining tomatoes plus i put the meat mixture in a strainer over the frying pan before i scooped it into the shells. they were not soggy at all.
thank you for a fabulous taco tuesday recipe!!
I’m upbeat you share this sublime dishes with us. I Love the readied tacos! My youngster esteem them. Unquestionably going to make it. Thankful
Regards
Oh god … These tacos seems very yummy i definitely going to try it.
GREAT ideas…thank you!
Awesome ideas! That sounds delish!
Sorry for typos.
I am the queen of “cheater recipes”. Here’s a quick and easy and tasty company rated chicken dinner. Get a box of uncle Ben’s flavored rice. Put rice water butter in large deep FRYING pan. Split chicken in half or quarter it. 0lace chicken on top of rice. Bursh top of chicken with pepper jam. Cover pan an cook on top of stove on medium in very warm then lower to low. Cook until rice is cooked. Chicken will be juicy tender. Chicken dripping help flavor rice. Serve in arm latter or attractive sautuse. My quests loved it. Serves 4.
I solved the prob?em of filling the taco shells. I sauted the onions. Added spices and refried beans. Stirred it up to heat all. The warm beans scoop and spread in shells very easily. Then I put the chicken on to then add cheese. The cold beans did not squeeze out of the plastic bag for me…but it is a good idea. Maybe warm the bean in microwave then fill plastic bag. It will squeeze out easily. I use rotisserie chicken often. They make great chicken soup. Lots of flavor.
Awesome ideas, so smart! I actually might change the recipe to add the pre-baking…great idea. Thanks Mandy glad you loved them!
MAde these tonight !!!!
They were great . I think next time i would saute the OnIons with the canned chiliS and tomatoes beFore i add the chicken , and i think the shells would be better to cook for about 5 minutes Before they are stuffed !!
Great flavoring for sure :)
Made with cheese dip that you posted anD it was yummy
The oven spicy chicken tacos are AWSOME in taste but with the foil lined pan they got very soggy on bottom., next time i will try with out the foil.
Awesome! I hope everyone loves them :)
I am having a bIngo party in fed. I will serve these to my 12 members. Can’t wait. Thank you for the recipe.
I do fear they’ll get soggy…I’m sorry! The beans and the meat would make the shells pretty weighed down before you cooked.
Hi, I just wanted to know if there’s anyway to prep this in advance? or if the tacos sit prepped before baking will it get soggy?
YAY! Love to hear that and love that you guys made it together. I need to get my husband in the kitchen more. Thanks for letting me know you loved it :)
This dish was SOOOOOO GOOOD
my boyfriend and myself couldn’t get enough. i was surprised by how well it turned out and what a hit it was.
the chopping was a task but very much well worth it. i did all my choppings first so that when i started to put everything on heat it was just a simple flow. to add a little extra spice i put sliced round pieces of Jalapenos and let them cook with the onion,cumin, bell peppers, jalapeno pieces and garlic.
bottom line… this was a GREAT dinner and we had plenty of left overs for a quick heat up.
Yay! So happy to hear that. Thanks for letting me know :)
Excellent! My wife’s favorite new dish. Really good the second day too, though the bell peppers are less crispy. (I like the crunch.) My wife and I finish this in two meals. Also good to roll up as a burrito.
I do! I think that would taste delicious :)
great recipe! Do you Have Think thod recIpe will work well with Shrimp as well.
Yay!
Wow super easy and yummy chi tacos
YAY! And I totally use rotisserie chicken in them all the time. No shame here!! So glad you guys loved them :) :)
I HAD SAVED THIS RECIPE A LONG TIME AGO AND ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY IT. TONIGHT WAS THE NIGHT. THEY TASTE AMAZING! SO MUCH FLAVOR AND SO EASY (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU CHEAT AND BUY AN ALREADY COOKED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT THE STORE!), EVEN MY PICKY KIDS ATE IT WITHOUT ASKING WHAT WAS IN THEM! THANK YOU!
Wow Yummy cookie chicken tocas
Oh darn! I’m so sorry they stuck. That stinks!!! I hope they work better the next time and that you love them.
Mine stuck! I used foil and no spray. Im going to make them again but will lightly spray the foil.
YAY! Just love to hear that :) :)
I made this for a party & have been requested to make them again! This weekend we’ll be eating baked chicken tacos! This recipe is easy & delicious. Thanks for all the great recipes!! My oNly delimma is figuring out how many to make so we don’t run out!!! Lol
Yes you can mix and match whatever toppings you like best :) Hope you love the recipe!
Hey so I was just wondering my daughter and I are not big cooked tomatoes fans could I use like a jar of white cheese sauce instead?
Thank you! It happens. I don’t ever understand the need to get rude about a recipe. I appreciate you saying hi!!! And YES, the calories were wrong. I was having an issue with my recipe card markup but I think its fixed. It’s showing correctly now. Thank you for pointing it out!!! That was crazy high haha
Just stumbled upon your site and was reading the reviews. Have to say I’m surprised that someone would be so rude. Your response was great. I do like the recipe and will be sure to try it.
I do have one question. The calories are high–is that for one serving?
Every time I come to this website, I always get great recipes that I can share with and make for my family
WOW, This is one recipe that I would love to try. Do you have any pizza recipes?
This was a hit. I followed your recipe exactly. Thanks for a keeper recipe!!
Hi! Becky,
This is the very informative post! I’m so happy after reading your post. I have learned a lot about Baked spicy chicken tacos.
Thanks
Hello, Becky! I really love Baked spicy chicken tacos. I have read and noted tips and recipe from your post. I shared your post on my facebook because this is the nice and effective post! Thanks for sharing your great experience!
Hi, Becky Hardin
I am very excited after reading your post and seeing your uploaded video. I have noted your updated recipe on my notebook. Please, continue your writing in the future!
Seeing the pictures you have posted, I got water on my tongue. I will try to make same types of foods at my home.
Thanks for sharing your great idea!
hey are a favorite of my husband’s. I use a can of Ro-Tel chopped tomatoes with chilies, and substitute drained black beans in place of refried. I also learned Rachael Ray’s great tip and keep shredded chicken in the freezer at all times. Simply cook a large quantity in the crockpot, shred, portion, then freeze. Saves me so much time! I love that this recipe is quick and delicious. Women are at various stages in their cooking journey, and not all are ready for elaborate dishes that take hours
Thanks so much for this delicious recipe! I have made them probably a dozen times because they are a favorite of my husband’s. I use a can of Ro-Tel chopped tomatoes with chilies, and substitute drained black beans in place of refried. I also learned Rachael Ray’s great tip and keep shredded chicken in the freezer at all times. Simply cook a large quantity in the crockpot, shred, portion, then freeze. Saves me so much time! I love that this recipe is quick and delicious. Women are at various stages in their cooking journey, and not all are ready for elaborate dishes that take hours. Keep up the good work! Sorry about the negative post from that rude person. You rock!!
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Thanks so much for this delicious recipe! I have made them probably a dozen times because they are a favorite of my husband’s. I use a can of Ro-Tel chopped tomatoes with chilies, and substitute drained black beans in place of refried. I also learned Rachael Ray’s great tip and keep shredded chicken in the freezer at all times. Simply cook a large quantity in the crockpot, shred, portion, then freeze. Saves me so much time! I love that this recipe is quick and delicious. Women are at various stages in their cooking journey, and not all are ready for elaborate dishes that take hours. Keep up the good work! Sorry about the negative post from that rude person. You rock!!
I’ve made this several times. Very good and easy meal.
wow It so delicious reciepe Yummy <3
This is really wonderful Thanks for sahring your recipepe
I loved your recipe
This is really wonderful Thanks for sahring
It’s actually a nice and helpful piece of info. I’m satisfied that you simply shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.
Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you writing thius post plus the rest of the ssite is extremelyy good.
I loved it. I want to express my admiration of your writing skill and ability to make readers read from the beginning to the end. I would like to read newer posts and to share my thoughts with you. Thanks for posting it, again!
Becky you are too good, Tonight i am definitely going to chicken tacos it is looking woww.
So did your family like them? I’m sure by now you have tweaked the recipe to suit everyone. My son loves these! So much so he’s in the kitchen tearing apart some chicken breasts.when I make the meat portion,I make extra so the next time I hear chicken tacos all I need to do is go buy shells.
The tomatoes will cook down and get watery . Just enough to mix and simmer
Get over yourself…….this is a wonderful recipe and your comments were disgraceful ….. excellent go to for a quick dinner.
You have completely made my day Cathy! I’m so glad you loved both recipes, it seriously makes me so happy to hear that!
I made this recipe last night. It was fantastic and super easy! I will be using many more if your recipes in the future. Thank you so much!
Delicious one….Loved it
I loved your recipe
I know this is really old but i just saw it. What are you simmering if you use a dry seasoning and drain the tomatoes?
Iam very beginner, it really helps me to learn few things. thanks for sharing!
Oh for Pete’s sake! Pay no attention to the rude comment. To Jen: First of all, if you have so much experience with “professional” recipes, it would be easy to figure out that instead of complaining, you could easily prepare your own chicken, taco seasoning, and substitute fresh ingredients for the canned ones. You could also add whatever you want to suit your taste. I can and have done all of those things.
There are nights that I enjoy making a meal almost or entirely from scratch. There are also nights where I was stuck at the office late, or the kids have an event shortly after getting home from school, and premade ingredients are a lifesaver. And a recipe like this is much healthier than fast food or a frozen pizza. So please get off your high horse. It’s a big drop when you fall off.
Thanks for the awesome recipe! I tried it and will make it again!
These Spicy Chicken Tacos look mouth watering, and your recipe looks so simple and easy to implement. Thanks for your idea.
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Spicy Delicious Chicken
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! It was delicious and I am definitely putting it in my rotation. I am not a huge fan of refried beans so I drained and rinsed a can of black beans. It was a good substitute for the refried beans.
My family gonna fan of you . thanks for such a delicious dish.
thanks for such a yummy dish. my family become fan of you.
Love that idea Jenn. The black beans would be yummy!
I used black beans instead of refried beans. They turned out great! I used a rotisserie chicken as well to cut back on prep and cooking time. Big time saver especially for this busy family!
wow! really!
Wow… people can be so hateful. I am trying your tacos tonight and they already smell FANTASTIC! Thank you for putting yourself out there, even when you have to deal with people who try to insult you and can’t even spell “processed”. ???? Keep doing a great job! ????
Well said Becky! Keep your recipes coming. I do appreciate you sharing them.
Great reciepe, i like so much baked spicy chicken tacos, thanks for providing to me the better way of taste.
I believe there are many who feel the same satisfaction as I read this article! I hope you will continue to have such articles to share with everyone!
These look delicious
Don’t be a hater Jen. Feel free to look elsewhere for recipes that fit your taste.
Awesome! Thanks for the great recipes
Thanks for your post! I believe there are many who feel the same satisfaction as I read this article! I hope you will continue to have such articles to share with everyone!
Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe.. it is looking very attractive and yummy. keep sharing such wonderful recipe.
Great recipie. I forgot to buy rotisserie chicken so I slow cooked chicken breasts in onions, garlic, rotel tomatoes, salt, pepper and a little taco seasoning. Then half way through I shredded it and let it cook 4 more hours. Pulled it out and followed your instructions. Was so moist and great tasting.
This recipe was amazing! I’m a vegetarian so I had more grilled vegetables and used black beans instead of decried beans. Topped it with fresh cilantro, my taste buds were in heaven! So nice to have a quick easy recipe in the middle of the week!
Well said, Becky! I am so glad I found your site. I love how clean and easy it is to read and follow. Great for a mom like me who has no time or ability to come up with dinner plans!
Best,
Alice
That is Genius!!! I had a bit of trouble getting the reformed beans into the bottoms of the shells, had to be very careful and use odd spoon angles to get them in there without breaking or cracking the shells. This is the new way to go for me :) thanks for th suggestion; did you warm the beans at all to make them a bit easier to work wth? I find them pretty chunky and hard straight out of the can?
I love the stories before the recipes , when I cook, its always from the heart. Its one of the ways I show my love to my family. Stories add to the recipe . I love the stories that came with the recipes that my mother gave me. Even simple recipes, like mashed potatoes , always had a family event described. Like, “I remember the first time you helped Nanna mash the potatoes, you were so small , they had to sit you on the counter because the rim of the bowl was too high for your arms to reach, even standing o a stool.”
Please keep the stories, it what gives the recipes a soul!
Hey these are very good made them twice but I boil my chicken then shred it was wound wrong how to prevent them from gettin soggy at the bottom An falling apart we still ate them tho ! Very good
I used a stainless steel roasting pan (minus the roasting rack) and found the shells didn’t get soggy at all ♥️ No foil, just placed the shells right in the roasting pan.
We did the same with the ground beef experiment hah! And also shredded a block of marble cheese ourselves. Was absolutely dee-licious!
Made these tonight! Made 16, half of them chicken as per the recipe, and the other half just cooked ground beef. Both were absolutely DELICIOUS. Everyone wants them again sometime soon. Thank you so much for such a great, tasty, fool-proof recipe!
yet there you sit wasting your oh so precious time complaining about something you could have just scrolled past..
So true, thank you I love them
I am going to try this tonight. I have a very busy life and I really appreciate your ideas with the shortcuts. Please keep up the good work. And I can assure you that this will turn out delicious. Thank you so much for your recipes. Please keep them coming.~! YOU are doing an awesome job.
Dear Becky,
So sorry but there are haters everywhere I guess. I am sorry for Jen’s nasty behavior. She is an asshat.
Beat it Jen,
Don’t come back here. Go find another website to be nasty to.
The blog or and best that is extremely useful to keep I can share the ideas of the future as this is really what I was looking for, I am very comfortable and pleased to come here. Thank you very much.
Yum! Just a little tip: I pu the refried beans in a zip lock bag, cut a small hole in the corner and piped a line of beans in each taco. I also used rotisiere chicken. Thanks for the recipe
I’ve made these twice now, the first time exactly like the recipe, the second time I used ground beef, omitted the canned tomatoes, used canned diced jalapeños instead of chilis, and added 1/4 cup water so the taco mix wouldn’t dry out the beef. I also shredded my own cheese instead of using the already shredded stuff in a bag. This revamp made the most awesome baked tacos ever! I was just experimenting really and omg, husband loves them! Thanks for the recipe!!!
Wow, what an ass you are. If you are looking for made from scratch recipes go buy yourself a Betty Crocker cookbook. Sometimes working, busy people don’t have time to go out and kill the chicken, strip its feathers and cook it. Nor do I feel the need to grind my own corn to make taco shells. For me I look for fast, easy and yes sometimes processed and precooked foods.
Great comeback. You are so right!!! She can look else where for her recipes!!
Mindblowing recipe you have shared with us I found it great. thank you
regards
aditi
Jen…..sounds like your irrelevent self needs to “GET A LIFE”.
Jen, please read 1st word in recipe title. Please notice that it says “Easy…”. More often than not, ‘Easy..’ in the title or name means just that. Just because it says ‘Easy’, that doesn’t mean that it’s not very tasty.
I’m looking forward to trying this tomorrow night. Giving my wife the night off in the kitchen.
Stop looking at this sight if you don’t like anything posted
The oven spicy chicken tacos are AWSOME in taste but with the foil lined pan they got very soggy on bottom., next time i will try with out the foil.
Sounds like Jen should get off her high horse….no one forced you to look at the site or continue to read the site if it wasn’t your thing. Some of us enjoy these recipes. Some of us are busy and look forward to these quick recipes. Why bring down someone else’s work…go create your own website with all these perfect meals you looking for.
Wow hater much???
Don’t listen to garbage talk like that from Jen. Some people just have to be negative about everything and they’re never h appy. She I ‘s one of those. I think your site rocks, and love the recipes. If it’s one that I don’t I or my family will like I skip it. Otherwise a I try it. Have I great day and keep up the good work.
Can’t tell if you are serious or if this is just a passive/aggressive comment.
Hi Jen- No one is forcing you to visit my website. This isn’t a diary, it’s my full-time job that I have been doing as my only source of income/full time job for 2 plus years. I work very hard on it, 60-80 hours a week. I don’t feel entitled, I worked hard to grow it and continue to work hard to maintain it. No need to stop by if it isn’t for you, I totally understand. Hope you have a great weekend.
When adding the taco seasoning did you add the water it suggests on the paper key to make tacos?
Boring food site using processes & essentially premade stuff. No idea how to cook but present your quest in a hipster way w/ random foliage chips lol. Everyone feels entitled to having a dear diary these days I guess, over any interest they have, forcing others to scroll through muck when they’re looking for professional recipes.
Follow the processed food box recipes, add a TON of cheese to make basically everything seem good, & then the fancy instragram hipster photoshoot of food. So unique. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I can’t find the recipe on the website. I need to know time and temp for tacos to bake!
The recipe seems to have been removed from this post. Can you please post the recipe?
This looks amazing, a beautiful concept, and quick meal. LOVE everything about it.
Nice recipe , loved it
I’m a hard she’ll lover. My husband is for soft she’ll. Any suggestions for using soft shells?
Looking awesome. I love to eat taco.
That’s actually a really good idea. I might try that too! It’s the only complaint I get about the recipe and I would love to find a way to fix it. Thank you!!!!
Great recipe! Even with the foil, I could not get the shells to crisp up like I wanted. Not sure if it was the beans or what. Might try and heat shells alone for a few minutes before adding mixture? Thanks!
That’s smart! Love that idea.
I always have a bag of homemade grilled chicken strips in my freezer. Then either thaw out what I want to use, or put them in the microwave to heat them up! Hope this helps.
Thank you!
Everything looks good…good job
That is awesome! Thanks Kevin.
i love these tacos many time i will try to make this but i failed after read your article i can easily make tacos.
IT already is! Next time i cook THE chicken bout 40 minutes so That iT Will more shredable! But delecious recipe!
Hope this one becomes a favorite!
Love new recipes
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Awesome! The easier the better :)
Very yummy. I used a couple of cans of chicken, which may sound weird, but it’s really good in recipes like this! Makes it super fast and easy for work days. I will make this again!
Any suggestions on how to make these Vegan?
Sadly I think they might get soggy. You could do it, but they’re best when cooked right after making. Hope you love the recipe!
Do you know if the tacos can be made a few hours before putting them in the oven, or will they get to soggy?
Thanks!
My husband doesn’t eat chicken would browned and drained beef work? Or would make changes?
I’m so sorry I don’t currently have a plugin/app to calculate nutritional data. I have heard myfitnesspal.com is great for personal use.
Becky, can you provide the nutritional information for this great dish?
You can use shredded cheddar or monterrey jack if those are easier to find! Hope you love the recipe :)
You can, you just want to make sure it’s fully cooked before moving down the steps. Hope you love the recipe!
Is it possible to cook raw chicken while in the sauce mixture instead of using cooked chicken?
Is there any specific cheese I can use alongside this? I hear Mexican cheese is a good choice and don’t have that option in Australia!
LOVE THAT!!!!
I made this for dinner tonight. Myv family loved it! Even my picky son, went for a second one! I made the recipe just like it’s posted except I made home made taco seasoning. ( packets tear my tummy up). Thanks for a great recipe to add to my rotation! It’s a keeper.
Awesome! Thanks for the great tips :)
I boil it for 15-20mins in chicken broth and water (however much broth I happen to have on hand + water to cover), and then check to see if it’s cooked through and starting to be ‘shreddable.’ If so, remove from the broth and shred by hand with two forks or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (my favorite method). If it’s not yet starting to come apart with a fork, give it a few more minutes on the stove and keep checking until it’s ready to shred.
Do you have the nutritional facts about this recipe. The tacos are the best thank you
How would you recommend cooking this chicken if you had bought it raw rather than cooked rotisserie?
Always great recipes everyone that I have prepared my family has loved
Awesome! SO happy to hear that :)
My family loves these tacos. I use ground turkey instead of chicken. Thanks
So glad to hear that!
You can make shredded chicken that way, I just used shredded rotisserie chicken that was already cooked. If you want to make chicken in the crockpot you can cook on low for 6-8 hours and then shred with forks once fully cooked. You could start the process from there. Enjoy!
Could you put frozen chicken breasts in crockpot
Thank you! Delicious!
LOVE to hear that!!!
I made these tonight for dinner and they were SO yummy, easy and everyone loved them!! Loved these!! Thanks for posting!
ALso perfect! Glad it worked out.
I decided to heat them up just to make them easier to spoon into the shells.
Hi Maryann- I don’t currently have an app to calculate that info. I have heard for personal use that myfitnesspal.com is easy and works well! Enjoy.
How many calories for each taco?
Yay! That is so awesome!
So glad you loved them! Makes me so happy. love the black beans idea!
I made these tonight and we loved them! I used black beans that I cleaned and drained well. I also didn’t add water. I just added the tomatoes undrained and cooked it all down until the liquid was gone. They weren’t soggy at all and we’re delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I am about to try. I am going to make half with beef and half with chicken to please all the eaters in my house! This will make our regular “Taco Tuesday”s a big hit. Even when it’s Taco Tuesday Wednesday like tonight! Thanks!
Yay! Hope you just love it :)
You could make them with soft tortillas if you prefer that. So glad you loved the chicken. Thanks for saying hi!
My sister made this for me for my birthday. The chicken was delicious! The only thing I didn’t like was the taco shell. It would of been better with corn or flour tortilla. I’m saving the chicken recipe to use for tostada, sopes or tacos.
Buying the stuff for this tonight!!. We need to eat healthier and stop fast food!!
Love to hear that!!
my hubby made these and they were so good love love them will make them again for our friends
No you don’t have to, they will heat up plenty in the oven. Hope you LOVE the recipe!
About to try these tonight. They sound great! One question–do I need to heat the refried beans before putting in the taco shells?
I just LOVE your substitutions, a great way to make things healthier and just as tasty! And just so glad you loved the recipe :)
Tried these last night and I’m never making tacos any other way again! I used a can of Rotel and made sure to drain all the liquid, I also used ground turkey and greek yogurt instead of sour cream to be a little healthier. Also, put a good amount of beans at the bottom and they didnt turn out soggy at all! Lastly, while cooking the meet, I added half the amount of water the taco seasoning packet said to add and it was perfect! Thanks for the recipe!!
Hope you love them!
I can’t wait to try them.
I didn’t because the tomatoes add some moisture and you want the chicken mixture to not be too watery…it could make the shells soggy. Hope you love the recipe!
Let me know how you like it!!
Sounds yummy! Making it right now!!!
Do you add the water to the taco seasoning while cooking
Probably more,than we want to know but I will guess – 375 calories!
Any idea what the calorie count of one taco is?
It should work! Hope you love the recipe either way :)
Would this work with soft taco shells? My boys won’t eat the hard shells, but I really want to try this
Hey Elaine- Yes for this recipe I used cooked rotisserie chicken that was shredded. If you use uncooked chicken just cook until cooked, then follow the steps. Enjoy the recipe!!
This may be a dumb question but is the chicken cooked before its added to the onions? The video looks like it’s possibly pressure cooked.
These turned out yummy except for one thing – when I got the shells home from the store, I opened the box, three of the ten shells were broken. Make sure you get two boxes or more to be sure you have extras.
I just try to simmer down all the extra liquid and use the flat bottomed tacos. I’ve never had the shells break. They have been soft at the bottom a couple times but never soggy. So sorry that happened! Possibly put a slice of cheese along the bottom of each shell to help as well.
I made mine as directed and the bottoms were soggy, any recommendations on what to do to help this? They would have been wonderful had the filling not fall out????
I worry the shells would get soggy. You could have the ingredients ready and then assemble right before baking/serving. Hope you enjoy!
Do you think this would work to make ahead and then just heat in the oven, before serving?
Yes that is right! Sorry I missed your question Lori. No need to heat the beans ahead of time. xo
I’m sure you can just put them in there without hearing them up first. I had this same Q but really all you do with refried beans generally is just warm them up, & in this case, that job gets done in the oven! :)
YAY! That sounds delish. So glad you liked it :)
I made this using leftover smoked tritip I had. It was really good
I just booked the chicken, let it cool, thenpullwd it apart with my hands.
Awesome, love your substitutions, sounds so good! So glad you loved the recipe :)
Holy cow was this yummy! I used a can of rotel with green chiles instead of the separate tomatoes and chilis. I also put taco sauce on top of the chicken mislxturw and under the cheese. My family loved them!
Yes that is correct. I used the “stand and stuff” shells that stand up on their own. You can use either type, these were just easier for us.
I believe these shells are the ones that are flat bottomed – not the “V” shape. You can find them at the supermarket.
I’m sorry they were soggy!! Maybe too many beans, but I’m not quite sure what happened. I appreciate you letting me know
I made these tonight and I’ll have to say that although the taste was great, they were soggy when we put them on our plate, straight from the oven. I’m not sure why they got so soggy, all of my ingredients were very dry. Maybe I put too much beans? I have no clue. However, I cook all my crispy tacos in the oven with seasoned ground beef and cheese, on a sheet pan, and have never had this issue. I usually make 20+ tacos at a time and no spray. I’m thinking it was the beans and maybe the spray on the pan. I’m going to try again and change some things around. Thanks for the recipe!
That’s such a good idea! Glad you loved them :)
We made this tonight with leftover Thanksgiving turkey! It was amazing! Will definitely be making these regularly. Thank you for the great recipes…so happy I found your blog :)
For this recipe I have done almost everything :) You can also buy cooked rotisserie chicken at the store and just shred it before cooking (or buy pre-shredded even). Hope you love the recipe!
Hi Susan- are you hitting the “Print” button within the recipe card? that will give you a print friendly version. I’ve never had trouble with it, each recipe should be 1-3 pages at very most. Please email me about [email protected] if you still have issues! Thanks :)
every time i try to print your recieps they wont print
How do you prepare your “cooked chicken?”
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LOVE! So glad to hear this. Thank YOU!
Thank you so much for posting the oven baked taco recipe! I love recipes that use brand names that are easy to find in our local grocery store & Old El Paso is one of my favorite brands. This recipe captures my Texas heart!
What is the calorie count per taco?
Poach the chicken breast for 15min in a covered sauce pan.
You could substitute beef for the chicken. Hope you love the recipe!
I like the recipe of the chicken tacos, but I would like to have the beef on I do not like tacos but this it seems good.
If you want to email me at [email protected] I can send you a pdf copy of the recipe. Sorry for the trouble! There is a “print” button in the recipe card if you can get that far. Thanks!
You easy oven baked chicken taco recipe looks appetizing. Having trouble getting the recipe. Trying one more time. I get the pictures but then it freezes at that spot. The little gear at the top of my screen says it is working but it just spins and spins.
Could you do this recipe using shrimp?
Buy a rotisserie chicken from Costco or the grocery store!
I’ve made these twice now, once on Halloween and while delicious, they were a little soggy despite draining the chiles and tomatoes as much as possible. So I made them again tonight with a few variations, chopped chicken rather than boiled, added cilantro to the mix, and to avoid the soggy shell, I cooked the shells as recommended on the box, filled them, and cooked according to this recipe. Even better! No soggy shells and my family loved them even more! I love this recipe and can definitely see that this will be a family favorite!
You’re making me hungry…..
Yes I would drain it. The tacos can get soggy if you have extra liquid so I try to minimize that as much as possible. It would be yummy with Ro Tel though!! Hope you enjoy :)
I was wondering can you use hot Ro Tel (tomatoes and habanero) if so would it drain it?
Thank you
An easy way which I plan on doing good today is to buy a cooked rotisserie chicken and shred it.
Can you make beef tacos like this?
Use the Stand and Stuff Taco Shell..I don’t know why she didn’t do them the same way as the Chick Tacos..I would heat the beans..Then stuff the the way you want them..Use a 9x 13 pan to stuff..These are so good just like her Chicken Tacos… Happy Eating…
If you have a stand mixer you can boil the chicken and when it is done put it in the mixer and run it on med. the chicken will shred really nicely!
Hi, I want to make these! But how do I cook the chicken? I know it says “shredded chicken” but how do I get it there? Lol.
Just tried these for Election night..they are terrific! We put cheese on top of the beans, then the chicken mixture, baked it, then put lettuce,cheese and jalapeños with a side of sour cream. DEEEEEEELICIOUS!!!
Wow, getting the taco shells to stand up in the pan for filling is a pain in the butt! In the middle of making them and they look yummy. Got the kids to help, too. :)
Hi ..Do i heat the refried beans or put the refried beans in cold before putting in the taco shells ???
I LOVE this idea, thanks!
They are much better the first day because they do get a bit soggy. That said we enjoyed them the next day, but not as much. Hope you love them!
These look delicious. Do they reheat well as leftovers the next day? Or do they get soggy?
I diced sweet potatoes and onions and baked them, once cooked I sautéed them with the tomatoes per the instructions and followed the recipe. Made a really good vegetarian substitute. Will definitely make again!
Thanks allen! I hope you love the recipes!
Best comment ever! Thanks for sharing Tina, makes my day to hear that :)
They aren’t quite as good reheated. They are still tasty, but the shells seems to get kinda soggy if they’re left too long.
So happy to hear that!!!
My fear would be the taco shells would get soggy. They’re definitely best prepared right before serving. I know that’s not always the most convenient!
Can I prepare this early and stick in the fridge till dinner time?
This has become a staple in the house. I do half freshly ground chuck steak and half freshly ground chicken breast. My wife loves them.
Do these reheat well? My husband works nights so he takes whatever I cook for dinner to work the next day. It’s tricky because I can only cook things that reheat well.
I made these for our “finger food” Halloween party. Huge hit. Didn’t have enough to go around. I have sent my pin for the recipe to multiple friends. These will be a staple dinner at my house. Yummy
Hello Becky. I love to cook and have been searching for new things to try. Loving what I’m seeing with this and seems that I’m going to love trying this out. Looked at a few others you put up. It all looks great and can’t wait to expand my cooking options thanks to your help!
How do you cook the chicken?
Where is the part where you put the taco into the Easy Oven?
What do you recommend for the chicken portion of the recipe? Can’t wait to try it!
Made these and they were delicious. Only thing is I added the water for taco seasoning so mixture was too moist making shells soggy. I originally thought I didn’t have enough beans at the bottom but now looking through the comments I see my mistake. Thanks for the recipe. I can’t wait to make them again.
Could these be prepared in advance and frozen? Just wondering. They look amazing.
Thank you
Why does there have to be so many pictures of the same thing before you get to the actual recipe. Scroll forever it seems before the recipe appears. Does sound awesome though.
Thanks!
Looks yummy
That’s a great question! i haven’t made them that way. I worry about the shells getting soggy, but otherwise it might work. Good luck!
Hello! These look great! Do you think you could freeze them and then cook?
I didn’t for this recipe. You don’t want the chicken to be too soggy so that the taco shells can stay crisp. Hope you love the recipe!
Thank you!
Beautiful images and amazing recipes
Do you add the water to the taco seasoning like you would for ground beef tacos? Thanks!
Hope you love them!!
I love tacos, and always love a new recipe. I can’t wait to make these! I have a food blog as well, and would love any input. Thanks for an awesome recipe!
So glad you loved it! Makes my day to hear :)
I tried to make this dish at home this si so delicious ,I love it.
That’s amazing!!!! I’d love you to post them!
Made the baked chicken tacos whole family loved them. Took picture of my finished product if you would like to see.
Thanks so much Simran, means a lot!
Hey Becky,
I love to read your blog, being women love to cook good food for my Hubby, So this kind of recipe i would love to try on weekend.. thanks for sharing.
Thanks Kelly!
Really nice. It will really help for the beginners. Keep sharing the awesome work
You totally could! I would just use cherry tomatoes or even roma tomatoes. Whichever you prefer. Enjoy!
Can you dice up fresh tomatoes instead of using cans? Would this help lessen the chance of mushy shells? If so what type of tomato would you reccomend?
So glad!
Very nice, liked it a lot. yummm
Sometimes I’ll do an entire Mexican themed thing and do rice and beans. Or chips and salsa! Love tacos so many ways :)
YAY!!!!! Love to hear that!
Such a nice dish I ever had.Thanks for all such yummy stuff your share with us.
Do you usually serve anything with these?
They look amazing. Can’t wait to try!
Awesome idea!! So glad you guys liked it. Makes me happy!!
I cooked the chicken in my crockpot all day while I was at work. Made it so much easier. My husband is very picky and he really liked it!
YAY! Love this type pdf comment. Thank you so much for letting me know!
Yes, I specify that in the directions. I used cooked rotisserie chicken but you could also used cooked cubed chicken. Thanks Karen!
the chicken would need to be fully cooked for this.
Thank you for this recipe! I was pretty sceptical about it and didn’t try it for a while. I was wrong, I admit. I made it yesterday, my boys were all over it and already asked me if I can make them tonight, so off I go to the store again…
Nice Spicy Chicken Tacos recipes i will try to make this wonderful dish .
I mixed up everything but the chicken, beans, & cheese and poured it over the raw chicken in the crock pot, cooked on low for about 5 hours. Then I shred the chicken and stir it around to mix. SO easy and the mixture isn’t too moist, but have to remember to drain those tomatoes well, as you said!! A keeper, too easy not to be. Thank you!!
Made these tonight. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! My only complaint is the shells came out a little soggy. Impossible to eat like a regular taco, had to use a fork. But not that big a deal. Definitely going to be a weekly dinner item.
I love your recipes and especially this one! Love from Sweden
Yummieee to have this recipe, and delicious and Good Photography thanks and keep sharing..
Glad to see you,
Looks so yummy of your recipe and photography is too good.. thanks for sharing
Hey let me tell you, the Garnish on the dishes have come out very well,Though typically most of the Indian Cuisine dishes are decorated so well with mint and basil.Can i know for how much time you would have cooked the chicken,,,,???
Was it in the half boiled/parboiled or fully cooked… will appreciate if you could let me know as well
look delicious, thank you … becky
They are all looks really delicious! I would like to cook something like that on my weekends.
Wow! What yummy, I can’t wait to make this! !
thanks for sharing great article…..
Just stumbled on this recipe today, and decided to make them. Delicious, and will keep this on rotation. Used rotisserie chicken to save time.
Great recipe! My boys loved it. A definite make again. Thanks!
This looks delicious and easy.
I just want to let you know that I had to reload your blog 3 times. There were so many ads popping up all over that it was almost impossible to read this post. Just fyi.
Wow these were very good! I did leave out the beans but I followed the rest of the recipe and they were tasty and crisp. My 4 year old son also enjoyed them, shocking! I have to say when I initially tasted the chicken mixture I thought it was bland but once they were baked in the shell and dressed with cilantro, lettuce and salsa it was a perfect base. Definitely going into the rotation?
That is what I did tonight 1/2 hard 1/2 soft. My elderly Mom has trouble with the hard shells.
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Made these tonight and overall they were pretty good! Some of my shells were mushy which may have been a result of too much of the chicken mix or too many beans? Will definitely try them again though!
Also I agree with another user about the ads on this page. I always love your recipes but sometimes I am directed 2-3 times to another site and that’s very frustrating.
I’m sure your recipes are fabulous, but there are so many ads that take long time to load, , it is hard to get see the recipes
Are the refried beans heated first or right out of can?
Nice recipe …I like it and also tried it..
I would like the recipe for the oven tacos. Thank you
I used pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store that I shredded. My grocery store also sells it already shredded in the deli which would work great!
Maybe just freeze the filling?
These were easy and they taste good. However while making them I looked at the ingredients and saw that the taco shells have THBQ in them and the seasoning mix has partially hydrogenated oil so next time I make something like this I will seek out similar products that don’t have a key ingredients.
My family loves Mexican food. Can’t wait to Rey these as something new. Seems like. Great easy meal to prepare after a long day at work.
Hi Becky I want to make these exact to the recipe. I don’t make a lot of chicken dishes or than fried chicken, BBQ or some type of soup or stew. What kind of chicken do you use or prefer? Perdue pre cooked or a pre cooked chicken in the grocery store?
Sorry to hear you have had that experience in the past but I’m so glad you gave these a try anyway! So glad they worked out for you, made my day to hear :)
Thanks Simon!!!
I haven’t made it that way, so I’m curious too! I have a feeling they might get soggy, which stinks. One thing you could maybe do is put a slice of cheese at the bottom of each shell to act as a barrier to the chicken. Not totally sure if it would work, but it might :) Let me know if you try it!
If I double the batch and freeze one, will the frozen shells become soggy?? I would love to have this in the freezer for a quick meal. Thank you!
Oh delicious, i love this sort of food, Great recipe.
Simon
I was hesitant to make this because of the stand & fill taco shells. I’ve used them in the past and they broke into a million pieces after one bite. The shells were not as brittle – maybe because of the fillings? These were awesome. So quick & easy & very tasty! I can see these making a weekly appearance at our house as well :)
Making these tomorrow!
Probably asking a dumb question. I’m assuming because of the tomatoes the water for the taco mix is not used?
Tomorrow’s 30 min for you Becky !
Thanks Linda! So glad you like them :)
Delicious!
Can you use 1/2 shells and 1/2 soft tacos? My BF prefers soft and I like the hard tacos.
Thanks,
Victoria
I just made this and followed the recipe to a T. Delicious!!!
My tacos were way too mushy! Maybe I’ll try baking the empty shells first before filling.
Do you have a cookbook available? I don’t have a printer right now. Thank you
Very delicious and easy to make snack list, very helpful to me now to make snack quickly and tasty. Only thing is that my dish is not look like the pictures just like on your blog. Thanks a lot becky.
They are fantastic! I just made them tonight.
Made the ‘Easy Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos’, family LOVED them! So easy AND so delicious!
Thank you for sharing!
Hi Becky,
This looks amazing and I am looking forward to trying it next Sunday when all the guys are here. Wish I would have seen this yesterday!
I often make regular beef and chicken tacos but this sounds like much less work! The guys sports day and my movie day!
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How many does this serve?
Yes i cooked it in the skillet, the oven will just heat it up but not cook it all the way through. Hope you love them!
did you cook the chicken before placing in the taco ? or does the chicken cook in the oven?
Of course! Thanks Geetha :)
very nice. It will really help for the beginners. Thanks for posting this information
Hi! So excited to make this for lunch this week and while I was at the grocery today, I accidentally bought El Paso’s burrito seasoning instead of taco seasoning. Do you think this will drastically affect the taste? Thanks much!
I need to start shredding chicken in my mixer…genius! And so glad you loved it. Thanks SO much for letting me know you liked it!!
LOVE this recipe, and it will be one that I can make over and over. My family of 5 all raved about this meal–Yay!! I usually boil up a bunch of boneless chicken breast at least once a month and shred with my KitchenAid mixer and freeze in 2 cup amounts. That way I can throw it into soups, casseroles, salads, etc at spur of the moment. Did the same with this recipe and it worked out perfectly. Made the meal sooo easy. Will enjoy serving this for company, as well. No stress and yummy–great combination!
Of course! Hope you love them!
Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing :)
So glad you loved them!
Oh this was delightful!! The taco shells soft nearly syrupy. Thank you again.
Thanks Raj!
SO GLAD! Thanks for your sweet comment :)
I’m glad you share this wonderful dishes with us. I Love the baked tacos! My kid love them. Definitely going to make it. Thanks
This is very beautiful.. I love it. thanks for sharing..
SO glad you loved it!! Thanks for letting me know :)
Hmm…that could have made a difference or perhaps the mixture didn’t cook down enough? Mine were a bit soft but the beans created a nice barrier to the liquid parts. Glad you liked them, so sorry they were a bit soggy!!
Oh this was delicious thank you !! The taco shells were really soft almost mushy. I did drain the tomatoes but I accidentally bought the petite dried tomatoes. Do you think that’s why? Thanks !
I was very skeptical of this recipe given the brand mention. But, I made it with my own taco seasoning, and I also reduced the meat/tomato sauce by cooking longer instead of draining the tomatoes, and I have to write to say how tasty this was. Thanks so much :)
I love that we had the exact same nights! Thursdays are the best with Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder!!!! You are so sweet to let me know you loved the recipes, TOTALLY made my day!!
It’s scandal night and how to get away with murder. I needed something delicious and quick. These oven baked chicken tacos are everything. They are so delicious. After I made the strawberry and white chocolate chip cookies earlier in the week I knew this was my next recipe. For years I have made plain beef tacos but now I have a new way to jazz them up. Love love love them.
Hey Eileen, it was enough for us, with the beans and other ingredients, But the more chicken the better! You could always stuff more in there :)
No one questioned how many cups equals 1/2 lb. of shredded chicken…I’m surprised. I googled it & 1 lb is about 3 cups, thus this calls for 1-1/2 cups. Is that really enough to fill the taco shells almost to the top?
YAY! Best kind of comment to get. THANK YOU for letting me know, so glad you loved them!
How cow! Made these tonight and they were Amazing! I cannot believe how easy they were to make. Thank you for the great recipe!
Let me know how you like them!!
Thanks so much! The recipe sounds so good. Can’t wait to try it!
Hey Dana- I replied to your comment via email when I got it, it may have gone to your junk mail. I apologize!! Baking them does make them less brittle when done this way, especially with the beans in the bottom. Makes them a bit softer, but hopefully not too soft :) Hope you love the recipe, I so appreciate you stopping by. Again, so sorry that my reply didn’t go through!!
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Yes!! I LOVE to hear that. Makes me so happy :)
Made these for a Super Bowl party last night, both chicken and beef version. They were gone before the coin toss!
Thank you Becky
These look so good! Can’t wait to try them. Question about the taco shells though. I have never been a fan of pre cooked shells as they seem to break at the bottom as soon as you take a bite. All the filling ends up falling out. Does baking them soften up the bottom a bit so they aren’t so brittle?
Hi Karen- They would be totally different, but I think they would still taste great. The filling you could just do the same and they would be very melty and delicious :) They would be pretty hot so you would want to eat with a fork. I hope you love them :)
Can these be made with soft yellow corn tortilla instead of the hard shell?
Yay!!! One of my favorite comments ever. This just makes me so happy! Thanks Sheila for letting me know, I’m so happy you all loved it!
I made these tacos tonite and they were amazing!!! I used 1 1/2lbs of hamburger and 1 1/2 packets of taco seasoning mix. I serve 5 hungry people so I needed to increase the volume. I also used a whole can of refried beans and followed the rest of the recipe exactly. I can’t say enough how much we liked this. My favorite Pintrest recipe yet!
thanks for sharing.
Hope you love it!
Just put this in the oven. Can’t wait to eat it for dinner.
I can’t tell you how much I love comments like this! And bravo to your husband! That’s the icing on the cake! Thanks for letting me know :)
We tried those oven baked chicken tacos last night!
My husband made them, which was even more exciting.
Verdict: Yummy and definitely something we’ll have again.
Thanks
For this I bought Rotisserie Chicken that was already cooked and just shredded it. But you can bake the chicken and then shred, or even cook it in a slow cooker and then shred. I just think the rotisserie chicken is so easy on busy nights!
I have a question that seems pretty stupid, but how do you cook your chicken before you shred it?
You have completely made my day Cathy! I’m so glad you loved both recipes, it seriously makes me so happy to hear that!
I love your substitutions! That sounds delish. I’m so glad you loved it!
Great recipe! I added black beans to the chicken mixture instead of using refried beans, and I used a can of rotel fire roasted tomatoes with green chiles. They were great topped with shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream.
I used regular taco seasoning but Tomatoe with green chilies and the chopped green chilies. It’s so so good!
Also did the White Chicken Caprese Lasagna last night and it was an “OMG SO GOOD “out loud moment!
I love your mix! So glad you liked the recipe. Thanks for saying hi!!
Great recipe, first time making it. I didn’t use spicy taco seasoning, just the regular taco season mix. I topped my taco with lettuce, sour cream & dices of avocado.
Thanks for sharing the recipe
Dee
Houston, Texas
Makes me so happy to hear! Thanks Nancy :) :)
We just had these for dinner, they were wonderful! Making them in the oven is a great idea. Sharing & pinning this one!
Thanks Julie! xoxo
I’ve never thought to bake tacos like that before – so easy and brilliant!
That sounds really delicious! I might try it that way as well. Thanks for the tip!
Looks yummy. Cutting back on carbs and tired of the plain chicken in the freezer. Going to try baking just the filling in a slightly smaller pan. Serve on bed of lettuce for a taco salad.
Thanks Cathy!
These look so delicious, and I love that the recipe would feed a crowd! Perfect for game day!
So glad you loved it! I love the cabbage idea, that crunch would be fantastic! Thanks for saying hi, Happy New Year!
Nice Becky. This looks gorgeous.I found this formula on Pinterest and made it today evening time. It got rave audits! The main distinction I made is I utilized cabbage as a part of the spot of lettuce. It matched consummately with the cream! A debt of gratitude is in order for the amazing formulas!
Thank you so much Anna! Your husband sounds like mine :)
Thanks so much Kimberly! Hope you love them!
Thanks friend! Can’t wait to eat tons of good food with you in march!
This looks amazing, a beautiful concept, and quick meal. LOVE everything about it. DROOLS!
These look so so good. I love a great taco recipe, can’t wait to try them baked!
YES! Love the idea of baked tacos! My hubby will appreciate the added spice!
Thanks Michelle! Hope you’re doing well :)
Thanks Megan!!
Taco Tuesday just went up like 10 levels, perfect week night recipe!
Mexican night is always a favorite here. I know my kids would love these, and I love how easy these are!
Thank you Kristyn!
What an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Chandra!
I love baked taco so much! Your chicken version looks amazinf and fresh