20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe
These 20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos are a quick, delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Made with tender shredded seasoned chicken breast, melted colby jack cheese, and street taco-size corn tortillas, they are crispy, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro for a satisfying taco experience in no time.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 mini tacos
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 1 lb. cooked shredded seasoned chicken breast (approximately 3-4 cups)
Assembly
- 8 oz. shredded colby jack cheese
- 20–24 street taco corn tortillas
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Toppings
- Sour cream, for serving
- Salsa, for serving
- Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the tacos.
- Prepare tortillas: Lightly brush or spray both sides of the street taco corn tortillas with olive oil or cooking spray to ensure they crisp up nicely when baked.
- Assemble tacos: Place the tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the shredded seasoned chicken onto each tortilla, then sprinkle shredded colby jack cheese over the chicken.
- Bake tacos: Bake the assembled tacos in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the tortillas are crispy.
- Serve: Remove the tacos from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve alongside sour cream and salsa for added flavor.
Notes
- For the shredded chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken breasts, or poach chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, and cumin for a simple homemade option.
- Street taco corn tortillas are smaller than regular tortillas and work best for mini taco size.
- To keep tortillas pliable before baking, warm them slightly in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel.
- You can substitute colby jack cheese with shredded cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend if preferred.
