Description
These baked tacos combine tender shredded chicken sautéed with colorful peppers and green chilies, seasoned with a flavorful taco mix, and topped with melted colby jack cheese. The tacos are baked until bubbly and served with optional toppings like salsa, jalapenos, and sour cream for a delicious, easy meal that yields 10 satisfying tacos.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 poblano pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 10 hard shell tacos with a flat bottom
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
Optional Toppings
- Sliced jalapenos
- Taco sauce
- Diced red onion
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion, poblano pepper, and red bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they become tender and fragrant.
- Add Chicken: Mix the shredded chicken into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables, combining well.
- Season and Simmer: Add the taco seasoning, diced green chiles (with their juices), and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir thoroughly and allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly heated and flavors meld together.
- Prepare Tacos: Arrange the hard shell tacos upright in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they stand sturdy and do not tip over.
- Fill Tacos: Evenly spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture into each taco shell, filling to the top. Then, generously sprinkle shredded colby jack cheese over each filled taco.
- Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake the tacos for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the tacos cool for a few minutes so they set slightly and are safe to handle.
- Serve: Serve the baked tacos warm, topped with your choice of optional toppings such as salsa, sliced jalapenos, diced red onion, taco sauce, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for extra flavor and freshness. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the shredded chicken with ground beef or turkey if desired.
- For extra spice, add more jalapenos or hot sauce to the filling or toppings.
- To make prep quicker, use pre-diced vegetables and pre-shredded chicken.
- If you prefer a softer taco shell, warm the hard shells briefly before filling.
- Leftover baked tacos can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
