• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Salt & Lavender logo
  • Recipes
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • About
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Chicken & Poultry

    Easy Baked Chicken Tacos

    Published: Jul 11, 2019 / Updated: Jun 15, 2021 / Leave a comment

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my affiliate disclosure for more details.

    Jump to Recipe

    These oven baked chicken tacos are quick and easy. Using rotisserie or leftover chicken makes this the perfect fast weeknight family dinner!

    10 oven baked chicken tacos

    If you've got hungry mouths to feed and want to do something that's fun (especially for kids), this baked chicken tacos recipe may be right up your alley. Everyone can choose their own toppings so everyone's happy. Theoretically, anyway. 😉

    These really couldn't be much easier to make, so they're perfect for frazzled weeknights. 

    The thing that makes this recipe super easy is using salsa as a way to add flavor to the chicken and keep it moist. You simply mix the already-cooked chicken with a cup of salsa and you're good to go. You can definitely add some more ingredients if you want to, but I find the salsa provides the perfect amount of flavor without having to mess around too much. 

    You may also like my similar Baked Beef Tacos.

    oven baked chicken tacos on a white board

    How to make baked chicken tacos

    1. Combine the cooked chicken with your favorite salsa.
    2. Arrange the empty taco shells in a 9x13 baking dish.
    3. Add the chicken mixture to the tacos and then top them with the shredded cheese.
    4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is good and melty.
    5. Meanwhile, prep the toppings.
    6. Serve warm and top as desired. 

    closeup of baked chicken tacos

    Topping ideas for baked chicken tacos

    • Shredded iceberg lettuce
    • Tomatoes
    • Avocado or guacamole
    • Corn 
    • Black beans 
    • Sour cream or pain Greek yogurt
    • Onions
    • Jalapeno peppers 

    ...and a squeeze of lime is essential (in my opinion) for any kind of tacos. 🙂 

    Want to give these tacos some heat? Use a spicy salsa or mix in 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the salsa prior to adding it to the chicken. 

    Pro tip: I use the flat-bottom hard taco shells to make this recipe easier. I used Old El Paso brand. 

    More chicken recipes you may like:

    • Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
    • Spicy Chicken Taco Bowls
    • Chicken Fajita Soup
    • Skillet Salsa Chicken
    • Buffalo Chicken Tacos

    baked chicken tacos

    Will you give these baked chicken tacos a try?

    Questions? Let me know in the comments below!

    10 oven baked chicken tacos

    Baked Chicken Tacos

    These oven baked chicken tacos are quick and easy. Using rotisserie or leftover chicken makes this the perfect fast weeknight family dinner!
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Saved!
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 tacos
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
    • 1 cup salsa
    • 10 hard taco shells
    • 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g. Tex-Mex blend or cheddar)
    • Optional toppings: sour cream, tomatoes, onions, avocado, etc.

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375F. Move the rack to the middle position.
    • Add the chicken and salsa to a bowl. Stir until it's combined.
    • Place your taco shells in a baking dish (mine was 9x13). I bought the flat bottom taco shells to make this easier. Spoon the chicken mixture equally into each taco and then sprinkle the cheese over top.
    • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tacos are heated through. Check around the 10 minute mark to make sure the tacos don't start to burn. 
    • Meanwhile, prep your toppings.
    • Top tacos as desired and enjoy while they're still warm. 
    Keyword baked chicken tacos
    Author Natasha Bull
    « Mexican Stuffed Peppers
    Spinach Artichoke Salmon »

    Loved this recipe? Share it:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Natasha Bull, founder and author of Salt & Lavender, in the kitchen

    Hi! I'm Natasha. Salt & Lavender is a recipe blog with a focus on delicious comfort food using everyday ingredients. Beat the weekday grind with hundreds of easy-to-follow and hassle-free recipes!  Read more...

    FREE 10 Easy Chicken Recipes E-book

    ​

      ​

      BROWSE RECIPES:

      Footer

      • Contact
      • FAQ
      • Site Policies
      • For Bloggers
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • Pinterest
      • Twitter

      · Copyright © 2023 Salt & Lavender Inc ·