Cheesy Baked Chicken Tacos

Name: Cheesy Baked Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 tacos
Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground chicken; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 15 oz can diced tomatoes; 7 oz can diced green chiles; 15 oz can black beans; 2 packages (1 oz each) taco seasoning; 20 taco shells; 15 oz can refried beans; 16 oz package Mexican shredded cheese blend; shredded lettuce; fresh tomatoes; minced cilantro; sour cream; taco sauce; salsa; jalapeños; guacamole; sliced green onions

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
20 tacos
Calories
266 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Cheesy Baked Chicken Tacos

Dominic Jacobs

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs. ground chicken
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
15 oz can diced tomatoes drained very well
7 oz can diced green chiles drained
15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
2 packages (1 oz each) taco seasoning
20 taco shells Stand n Stuff shells are my recommended type
15 oz can refried beans warmed slightly
16 oz package Mexican shredded cheese blend

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

shredded lettuce
fresh tomatoes
minced cilantro
sour cream
taco sauce
salsa
jalapeños
guacamole
sliced green onions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and spray two 9x13 baking dishes with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
To a large skillet, add butter and olive oil and heat over MED HIGH heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, for 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked. Drain in a colander and return to skillet.
Add diced onion and minced garlic and cook an additional 5 minutes until onions are tender. Add taco seasoning and cook another 30 seconds or so, stirring to combine everything well.
Remove skillet from heat then add canned tomatoes, green chilis and black beans.
Place 10 taco shells in each prepared baking dish. Spread approximately 2 Tbsp refried beans on the inside of each taco shell. Top refried beans with approximately ½ cup of the prepared taco meat mixture, then add about ¼ cup shredded cheese on top of each taco.
Place casserole dishes side by side on the same rack. Bake for approximately 10 minutes until cheese is melted, tacos are heated through and shells are crisp and starting to get golden brown.
Top with desired toppings and enjoy!

Notes

For crispier shells, bake the shells by themselves in the baking dishes at 375°F for 5-6 minutes. Then continue with step 5 to assemble and bake tacos.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 353mg (15%) Potassium 431mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 231IU (5%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 189mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	266kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	62mg	21%
Sodium	353mg	15%
Potassium	431mg	9%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	231IU	5%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	189mg	19%
Iron	2mg	11%