Best 8 Chicken Taco Bake Recipes

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Chicken taco bake is a classic Tex-Mex dish that combines the flavors of tacos and casseroles into one delicious meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, flavorful chicken, and crispy tortilla chips, chicken taco bake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED TACO CHICKEN



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a batch of this lip-smacking chicken will spice up your next supper. The mildly seasoned chicken pieces could be pan-fried or deep-fried, but we like oven baking the best because it cuts down on fat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 envelopes taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), cut up

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, taco seasoning and salt. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then place in bag and shake to coat. , Place bone side down in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN TACOS



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Chicken baked in a citrus marinade is placed in a soft flour tortilla and topped with shredded cabbage, cilantro, guacamole, green onion, and salsa. Everyone loves this!

Provided by vogue9

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup lime juice
½ cup orange juice
⅛ cup Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces, or more to taste
½ head cabbage, shredded
3 limes, juiced, divided
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 bunch green onions, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
¼ cup salsa, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk vegetable oil, lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, garlic salt, and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 1 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and shred chicken with 2 forks; discard bones.
  • Place cabbage in a bowl and pour 1/3 of the lime juice over top; toss until cabbage is glossy.
  • Smash avocados in a bowl for guacamole. Mix in 1/4 of the remaining lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Layer tortillas with chicken, cabbage, green onions, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa and drizzle with remaining lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 821.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

LOADED CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE



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This Chicken Taco Casserole is AMAZINGLY delicious, and just as easy! With layers of refried beans, tender chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning, this dish is a crowd pleaser.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups shredded chicken
2 cups salsa
2 tbsp taco seasoning
16 oz refried beans ((1 can))
6 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup tortilla chips (crushed)
2 cups lettuce (shredded)
1/2 cup pico de gallo
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, salsa and taco seasoning stirring until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Spread the refried beans evenly in the bottom of a 2 qt casserole dish. Then top the beans with the chicken mixture and finish with the cheese.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 20-25 minutes until piping hot all the way through.
  • Top the casserole with crushed tortilla chips, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 1587 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE



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All of your favorite taco fixings can be found in this crowd-pleasing casserole. Plus, it uses convenience products like canned soup and veggies, cooked chicken and taco seasoning mix that make it a snap to prepare. It's loaded with fantastic flavor and on the table in less than an hour!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups shredded, cooked chicken
2 (10.75 ounce) cans Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 cup light sour cream
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (1 ounce) envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
5 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Chopped tomato
Sliced green onion
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Stir the chicken, soup, sour cream, tomatoes and green chiles, beans and seasoning mix in a large bowl.
  • Layer half the chicken mixture, 3 cups tortilla chips and half the cheese in the baking dish. Layer with the remaining chicken mixture and tortilla chips. Cover the baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the chopped tomato, green onion and cilantro before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1414.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

GROUND CHICKEN MEXICAN SOFT TACO BAKE (LOW FAT)



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I just put this together tonight since I decided to buy ground chicken and had no clue what to do with it, haha! I used low fat/low carb/low calorie whole wheat tortillas by La Tortilla Factory. But you could use whatever you wish :)

Provided by TwinsPlus2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -6 tortillas, whole
1/2-3/4 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
1 big red sweet bell pepper, diced
1/2-1 cup sweet onion, diced
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans or 2 cups of homemade refried beans
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (chunky is best)
Lawry's Seasoned Salt
garlic or garlic powder
nonstick cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) can mexicorn (optional) or 1 (16 ounce) can regular kernel corn (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown the Ground Chicken, until no longer pink.
  • Add the Garlic or Garlic Powder & Lawrys Seasoning Salt to meat.
  • **could even add a taco/burrito seasoning packet**.
  • Once Chicken is pretty much done, add the salsa and refried beans. (and corn if adding it).
  • You can add the onions & bell pepper now or wait until you start layering the dish and let them cook that way.
  • Spray the Casserole Dish w/ non-stick cooking spray.
  • Lay 1st Tortilla Shell on bottom.
  • Sprinkle some Cheese all over Tortilla.
  • Then on top of that add the ground chicken mixture.
  • If you didn't add the onion & pepper to meat mixture then sprinkle some on top of meat.
  • Put 2nd Tortilla Shell on top.
  • Repeat Cheese, Meat, etc until entire casserole is full.
  • Bake at 375 Degrees for about 35 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 1322.2, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 14.8

CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE



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We love tacos and most kids love them too. This Chicken Taco Casserole has all the delicious taco taste and is loaded with cheese. Definitely a favorite family recipe!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

21.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (2 (10.75 oz cans))
1½ cups sour cream
14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilis (1 can, (we used Ro-tel))
15 ounces black beans (1 can (rinsed and drained))
1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
13 ounces tortilla chips (1 bag)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken soup, sour cream, diced tomatoes, black beans, taco seasoning and chicken. Set aside.
  • Crush chips (I just crush them with my hands) and spread half of them on the bottom of the pan
  • Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  • Top with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is starting to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1037 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN TACOS



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These cheese- and bean-stuffed tacos are our new favorite way to turn a rotisserie chicken into a super-easy dinner that serves up to 10.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'N Stuff™ taco shells
2 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup water
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans
1 1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (5 oz)
Diced avocado, chopped tomato, green onions, shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Place taco shells standing up and together in dish; set aside.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken, taco seasoning mix, water and chiles over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is heated through. Remove from heat.
  • To assemble, spread about 2 tablespoons refried beans in bottom of each shell. Top each with heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN TACO PIE



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This is truly a family fave and is perfect for a busy night of rushing to soccer, swimming lessons or scouts. I put it together in the morning and pop it in the oven when we get home. -Karen Latimer, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 pound ground chicken
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices
Sour cream and additional salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. pie plate to form a crust, sealing seams well. Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in taco seasoning, green chiles, water and salsa; bring to a boil. , Spoon into crust; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes., Top with lettuce, peppers, tomato, green onion and pickled jalapeno. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1122 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25 g carbohydrate (5 g sugars, Fiber 1 g fiber), Protein 17 g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of tortillas. You can use corn tortillas, flour tortillas, or even whole wheat tortillas. If you're using corn tortillas, be sure to heat them up before using them so they don't crack.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If you overcook it, it will become dry and tough.
  • Use a flavorful salsa. The salsa is one of the most important ingredients in chicken tacos, so be sure to use a salsa that you enjoy. There are many different types of salsa available, so you can find one that suits your taste.
  • Add your favorite toppings. There are many different toppings that you can add to your chicken tacos. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and lettuce.
  • Serve your chicken tacos with a side of rice and beans. This is a classic Mexican side dish that goes perfectly with chicken tacos.

Conclusion:

Chicken tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a chicken taco recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give chicken tacos a try!

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