Easy Oven-Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos

⏱️ 30 min 👥 10 servings 📊 Medium
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These Easy Oven-Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos aren't just an easy to make—they're also perfect for a crowd. It doesn’t get simpler or more delicious for family Mexican night! Plate up your spicy chicken baked tacos with delicious toppings like sour cream and salsa for an unbeatable meal.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound cooked chicken, shredded (I used cooked Rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Hot & Spicy Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomato, drained
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells (10 Count)
  • 1/2 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans
  • 2 cups Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded
  • 1 jar (12 oz) Old El Paso™ Hot Jalapeño Slices
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Shredded lettuce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with foil. (I originally made this by spraying the pan with non stick spray. That is totally fine to do, but using foil can help in keeping the shells crisp.)
  2. 2Heat 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, and green chiles. Stir to combine fully. Reduce to simmer and allow to cook for 5-8 minutes.
  3. 3Place 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.
  4. 4Spoon 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!
  5. 5Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and the edges of the shells are browned.
  6. 6Remove from the oven and top with your favorite items such as jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Old El Paso on oldelpaso.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.