Easy Baked Chicken Tacos: A Quick & Delicious Recipe for Busy Nights

Easy baked chicken tacos with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a crispy golden crust.

Easy Baked Chicken Tacos

To me, baked chicken tacos are an upscale version of regular tacos. They are crunchy, the chicken is tender, the taco seasoning and sour cream combine together to make it flavorful and creamy, and with only six main ingredients, this will be one of the easiest taco dinners you will make.

I cooked the chicken and taco seasoning in a crockpot in the late morning, and by dinnertime, the tacos were ready to assemble. I rated these tacos a 9/10 and Jace rated them an 8.5/10. We are huge taco fans around here!

  • Family-Friendly: Yes, my teen and I thoroughly enjoyed them
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Best Topped With: Sour cream, lettuce, taco sauce, avocado, guacamole. Serve with a side of black beans or Spanish rice for a complete meal
  • Estimated Calories: 396 calories per two tacos
  • Serving Size: This recipe made 6 tacos
  • Total Cook Time: 3–4 hours in the crockpot on high (or 5–6 hours on low) + 15 minutes in the oven

Why You Will Love These Easy Baked Chicken Tacos

Not only is this recipe super easy, but it only has six main ingredients—most of which you probably have in your fridge or pantry already: corn tortillas, sour cream, taco seasoning, water, cheese, and chicken breasts.

If you are looking for an elevated taco recipe that tastes like you are at a 5-star restaurant, you will want to make this recipe. Perfect for busy weekdays or a quick weekend meal. The great thing about these tacos is you can customize them and make them your own!

What I Learned

My suggestion is to hold the tacos together with toothpicks. Since the corn tortillas are small, they don't lay flat like a bigger tortilla would. I used two toothpicks per taco—one at the top and one at the bottom. Next time I will be using three to fully secure them during baking.

Inspiration

This recipe was inspired by Eating Well, but we added our own twists: shredded chicken breast instead of rotisserie, no added salt, cheddar cheese instead of Mexican blend, and we skipped the Avocado Cilantro Crema.

If You Enjoy Easy Mexican-Inspired Recipes, You May Want to Try:

Ingredients for Baked Chicken Tacos

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Topping Suggestions

  • Sour cream
  • Avocado
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Taco sauce
  • Cilantro
  • Guacamole
  • Coleslaw

How to Make Baked Chicken Tacos (Step-by-Step)

✓ Step #1: Slow cook the chicken – In a slow cooker, add the water, chicken breasts, and taco seasoning. Cook on high for 3–4 hours, or on low for 5–6 hours.

Chicken, taco seasoning, and water in a slow cooker for easy baked chicken tacos.

✓ Step #2: Prepare your tacos – Wrap tortillas in a damp towel and microwave for 30 seconds. On a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and sprayed with cooking spray, lay out the six tortillas.

Corn tortillas on parchment paper for easy baked chicken tacos.

✓ Step #3: Add the seasoned chicken – Add 1/4 cup of shredded chicken to each tortilla. Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Corn tortillas topped with seasoned chicken for baked chicken tacos.

✓ Step #4: Add cheese and sour cream – Top each tortilla with 1–2 tbsp cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp sour cream for a creamy taste.

Tacos topped with cheese and sour cream, ready to bake.

✓ Step #5: Use toothpicks to secure tacos – Secure each taco using 2–3 toothpicks to hold them closed during baking.

Corn tortilla tacos sealed with toothpicks and ready to go in the oven.

✓ Step #6: Bake the tacos – Bake at 450°F for 15–17 minutes or until golden and crispy.

✓ Step #7: Serve immediately – Add your favorite toppings and enjoy while hot!

A close-up of a baked chicken taco right out of the oven.

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