Crispy taco shells overflowing with flavorful delights. Tender chicken, seasoned to perfection, blends with diced tomatoes and green chiles. Refried beans add creamy texture. Melted cheese binds flavors together. The toppings add vibrant colors and zest. Aromatic blend of Mexican spices fills the air. Every bite transports you to a fiesta of flavors!
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ pound shredded cooked chicken🍗
• 1 ounce taco seasoning
• ½ cup diced onion🧅
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes fully drained (1 can)🍅
• 4.5 ounces diced green chiles fully drained (1 can)🥫
• 10 hard taco shells🌮
• 8 ounces refried beans (½ can)🥫
• 2 cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese🧀
Optional Toppings:
• Sliced jalapeños
• Sour cream🥫
• Salsa
• Shredded lettuce🥬
• Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2: Prepare Baking Dish
• Spray 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Step 3: Cook Chicken Mixture
• Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
• Cook diced onion until translucent (2-3 minutes).
• Stir in chicken, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chiles.
• Simmer for 5-8 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare Taco Shells
• Place taco shells in baking dish, standing up.
• Bake shells for 5 minutes to crisp up.
Step 5: Assemble Tacos
• Spoon refried beans into each taco shell.
• Top with chicken mixture.
• Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
Step 6: Bake
• Bake for 7-10 minutes or until cheese melts and shells brown.
Step 7: Serve
• Top with jalapenos, sour cream, shredded lettuce, cilantro, and salsa (optional).
Timings:
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time:
• Preheating oven: 5 minutes
• Cooking onion: 2-3 minutes
• Cooking chicken mixture: 5-8 minutes
• Baking taco shells: 5 minutes
• Baking assembled tacos: 7-10 minutes
Total Time: 39-53 minutes
Enjoy your juicy Tacos!