Oven Chicken Tacos
Easy Oven Chicken Tacos are seasoned shredded chicken stuffed into refried bean smeared crunchy shells and topped with cheese. Baked easy in the oven then loaded with spoonfuls of fresh pineapple salsa.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 15 ounce tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning or 1 packet
- 12 medium taco shells
- 16 ounce refried beans canned
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar
FOR THE SALSA
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 15 ounce black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 medium habanero pepper seeded, remove any pith and mince
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp pineapple juice or honey
- garnish with lettuce, extra shredded cheese or queso fresco
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- To a skillet over medium heat, add shredded chicken, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Stir to combine and cook 4-5 minutes until chicken and sauce are heated thru.
- Add refried beans to medium sauce pan and cook over low heat until softened and can be stirred smooth. OR place refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on High at 1 minute intervals until can be stirred smooth.
- Spread 2 tablespoon of refried beans in bottom of each taco shell. Divide chicken, then shredded cheese equally among taco shells and place standing up in a large baking pan with sides touching. Bake on center rack of oven for 16 - 20 minutes until shells are cripsy on the edges and cheese is melted.
- In a medium bowl, add the pineapple, black beans, minced habanero, lime juice and pineapple juice. Stir to combine.
- Assemble tacos by topping each with shredded lettuce, pineapple salsa and cheese
Chef Tips
For less heat, substitute jalapeno peppers for the habanero.
Canned pineapple tidbits (drained) can be substituted for fresh pineapple.
Equipment Used
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Oven Chicken Tacos
Serving Size
1 taco
Amount per Serving
Calories
263
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
617
mg
27
%
Potassium
371
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
376
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
169
mg
17
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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