Description
These Mini Tacos are a quick and delicious appetizer or snack, featuring seasoned shredded chicken and melted colby jack cheese on crispy street taco corn tortillas. Perfectly baked to a crunchy finish, they are served with classic toppings like sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro for a vibrant burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. cooked shredded seasoned chicken breast (3-4 cups shredded chicken breast)
- 8 oz. shredded colby jack cheese
- 20-24 street taco corn tortillas
- Olive oil or cooking spray, for brushing/spraying
To Serve
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the tacos.
- Prepare Tortillas: Arrange the tortillas evenly on a baking sheet.
- Oil Tortillas: Brush or spray both sides of each tortilla lightly with olive oil or cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Add Fillings: Place a heaping tablespoon of shredded seasoned chicken on each tortilla, then top with a heaping tablespoon of shredded colby jack cheese. Use an additional baking sheet if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Initial Bake: Bake the tacos for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt.
- Fold Tacos: Carefully remove the baking sheet and fold each tortilla in half, gently pressing them to form a taco shape.
- Final Crisp: Return the folded tacos to the oven and bake for another 12-15 minutes, until the tortillas are crisp and golden on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and fresh chopped cilantro on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- For cooking the chicken breast, you may use any preferred method such as boiling, baking, or sautéing before shredding and seasoning the chicken.
- Adjust the amount of cheese and chicken depending on the taco size and personal preference.
- Use fresh corn tortillas for best texture, avoiding stale tortillas which won’t crisp well.
- Olive oil can be substituted with an oil of choice or a non-stick cooking spray to reduce fat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
