Description
These baked chicken tacos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with seasoned chicken for an easy weeknight meal. Served with a creamy avocado lime ranch sauce, they are flavorful, customizable, and family friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- Cooking spray
- 1 avocado
- Juice of one lime
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and generously spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium skillet, combine the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, water, and lime juice. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 to 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- Place 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese on half of each tortilla. Add about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture, then top with another tablespoon of cheese.
- Fold the tortillas in half and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crispy and the cheese is melted.
- While the tacos bake, make the avocado lime ranch sauce by mashing the avocado with lime juice in a bowl. Stir in the ranch dressing, milk, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the warm tacos with the avocado lime ranch dipping sauce.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for a quick shortcut.
- Warm tortillas before folding to prevent cracking.
- Use cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mexican blend, or pepper jack cheese.
- Store leftover tacos in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the crispiest texture.
- The avocado lime ranch sauce is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
