Best 7 Easy Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos Recipes

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Oven-baked spicy chicken tacos offer a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a classic Mexican dish. With their crispy, tender chicken, flavorful spices, and customizable toppings, these oven-baked tacos are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Utilizing simple ingredients, this recipe provides step-by-step instructions for achieving perfectly cooked chicken, while also offering tips for selecting the ideal spice blend and assembling the tacos to perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your cravings satisfied!

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BAKED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE



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How to make the best baked chicken tacos for a crowd! Lots of tacos made in one baking dish for family dinners, Cinco de Mayo, and more.

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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!

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a 9x13 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY OVEN BAKED SPICY CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by á-3424

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound cooked chicken, shredded
1 packet Old El Paso Hot & Spicy Taco Seasoning, 1 ounce
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 can diced tomato, drained, 14.5
1 can Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles, 4.5 ounces
10 Old El Paso Stand and Stuff Taco Shells
1/2 can Old El Paso Refried Beans, 16 ounces
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!

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside. 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, and green chiles. 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. 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 12-14 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! Tips: 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!

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

SPICY CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, crushed tomato, white onion, garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, chipotle pepper, salt, corn tortillas, avocados

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shredded chicken
1 ½ cups crushed tomato
1 white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can chipotle pepper, minced
1 teaspoon salt
4 corn tortillas
2 avocados, sliced, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Toss in the onion and salt and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the oregano, cumin, chipotle, and garlic. Toast for 1 minute.
  • Add in the crushed tomatoes and chicken and stir until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture is warmed through.
  • Pour the chicken mixture into a large serving bowl.
  • Toast the tortillas in the seasoned pan, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between tortillas, top with avocado slices, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 7 grams

EASY OVEN BAKED SPICY CHICKEN TACOS



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These are so simple and delicious. I added Ro-tel and doubled this recipe. I also added a bunch of fresh hot peppers from the garden and used twice the amount of beans. I've posted the recipe as written. YUM YUM

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 10 tacos, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb cooked chicken, shredded
1 ounce hot and spicy taco seasoning
1/2 cup onion, diced
4 1/2 ounces chopped green chilies
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
10 taco shells
8 ounces refried beans
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
jalapeno, to taste
sour cream, to taste
salsa, to taste
cilantro, to taste
shredded lettuce, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add onion to skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  • Stir in the chicken, taco seasoning, tomatoes, and green chiles. Combine fully and reduce to simmer. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Place the taco shells in the baking dish, standing up.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of beans in 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 12 to 14 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and the edges of the shells are browned.
  • Remove from the oven and top with jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.3, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 111.9, Sodium 1747.2, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 10.2, Protein 35.4

EASY OVEN BAKED SPICY CHICKEN TACOS



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I added a bunch of hot peppers from the garden and skipped the taco seasoning. I also doubled the refried beans (it meant I had some filling leftover for more later, but I wanted more beans). I also used Ro-Tel. Really delicious. Glad I doubled this recipe before they disappeared. Recipe posted as written.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 10 tacos, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb cooked chicken, shredded
1 ounce hot and spicy taco seasoning
1/2 cup onion, diced
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
4 1/2 ounces chopped green chilies
10 taco shells
8 ounces refried beans
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
jalapeno, to taste
sour cream, to taste
salsa, to taste
chopped cilantro, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Spray 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add onion to skillet and cook for 2 to 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 to 8 minutes.
  • Place the taco shells in the baking dish standing up. Spoon a 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.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and the edges of the shells are browned.
  • Remove from the oven and top with jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.3, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 111.9, Sodium 1747.2, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 10.2, Protein 35.4

SPICY CHICKEN TAILGATE TACOS



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Give a little extra heat to your game day with these oven-baked spicy chicken tacos. Easy to make and perfect for a crowd, no one will be mad when they see you bring these tacos to the tailgate.

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound cooked chicken, shredded (I used cooked Rotisserie chicken)
1 (1 ounce) packet Old El Paso™ Hot and Spicy Seasoning Mix for Tacos
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomato, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
10 Old El Paso™ Stand 'N Stuff™ taco shells
1/2 (16 ounce) can Old El Paso™ Refried Beans
2 cups Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded
Toppings such as Old El Paso ™ Sliced Jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, shredded lettuce, or any of your favorite taco toppings!

Steps:

  • Preheat 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.)
  • 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, and green chiles. 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.
  • 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 12-14 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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy tacos, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) before baking the chicken and shells.
  • Use a mix of chicken breasts and thighs for a more flavorful and juicy filling.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper to your desired level of spiciness.
  • For a smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the chicken marinade.
  • To add a tangy flavor, squeeze some lime juice over the chicken before baking.
  • For a crispy shell, brush the taco shells with melted butter or olive oil before baking.
  • Top the tacos with your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

This recipe for oven-baked spicy chicken tacos is a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices and then baked until tender and juicy. The taco shells are also baked until crispy, creating a perfect vessel for the chicken and your favorite toppings. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a satisfying weekend lunch, these oven-baked spicy chicken tacos are sure to hit the spot. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal!

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