Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos for Two offer a mouthwatering combination of juicy, seasoned chicken nestled in crunchy taco shells. Topped with fresh veggies and melted cheese, these tacos are perfect for an intimate dinner or casual gathering. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they will elevate your home dining experience while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Enjoy a delightful meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 crunchy taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the chicken and sprinkle with taco seasoning; cook until no longer pink (6-8 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Fill each taco shell with the chicken mixture, top with shredded cheese, and bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve topped with lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 300g total)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg