Delicious Chicken Taco Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners
A quick and easy chicken taco recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring crispy tortillas and a savory chicken mixture.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- medium saucepan
- brush
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8.5 oz can corn (drained)
- 8 oz salsa (mild or medium)
- 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Diced tomatoes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and brush tortillas with oil before baking for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- In a saucepan, heat chicken, salsa, seasoning, corn, and beans for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Top baked tortillas with chicken mixture and cheese, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes, then serve immediately.
Notes
Best enjoyed immediately for maximum crispiness. Store leftover toppings separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep crispy tortillas in a sealed container at room temperature.