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Oven Baked Chicken Tacos

Name: Oven Baked Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (✅); 16 ounce refried beans (✅); 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes, drained; 1 teaspoon garlic powder (✅); 1 teaspoon onion powder (✅); 1 teaspoon cumin (✅); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 10 taco shells (✅); 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (✅); 1 small tomato, diced; 1/4 cup shredded lettuce

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Oven-Baked Chicken Tacos are an easy dinner recipe that is packed with protein and veggies in a way that has kids going for seconds! Gluten-free.

Our easy oven baked chicken tacos are ready to serve in under 20 minutes. Quick, simple, delicious & soon to be a family favorite. Customize with all your favorite toppings (find tasty ideas below) and enjoy on Taco Tuesday or any night of the week!

Looking for more ways to celebrate Taco Tuesday? Rotate between oven chicken tacos, Gluten Free Tacos, Taco Quesadillas, and Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos.

Not only is this a great dinner recipe, but it is also a fantastic way to prep a gluten-free meal for a crowd. The next time you are hosting or attending a tailgate, potluck, party or any other get-together, think of these oven tacos.

In under 30 minutes, you can have as many tacos that fit in your oven ready to serve! Plus, our recipe is created with simple ingredients that both celiac and non-celiac guests will enjoy.

Serve as is or pair with any Mexican side dish such as Gluten Free Spanish Rice, Canned Corn Salad, or Taco Dip with Ground Beef for a larger spread.

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken ✅
16 ounce refried beans ✅
14.5 ounce diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
1 teaspoon onion powder ✅
1 teaspoon cumin ✅
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 taco shells ✅
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese ✅
1 small tomato, diced
1/4 cup shredded lettuce

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

ingredients for oven baked chicken tacos in sauté pan

How To Make Ovem Chicken Tacos

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Prep the meat mixture

To a large skillet add the refried beans, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined. Add the shredded chicken and stir well.

Fill the tacos

gluten free taco shells in baking dish next to chicken taco mixture

chicken taco mixture scooped into taco shells in dish

Place the taco shells into the baking pan. Evenly divide the meat mixture between the shells. Top with shredded cheese.

Bake

Bake for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the shells are starting to crisp.

Serve

Serve hot with desired toppings.

top down view of oven baked chicken tacos topped with shredded cheese

Topping Suggestions

The best part of taco night – the toppings! Our favorite way to serve these shredded chicken tacos is prepping a spread of toppings that everyone can choose between. This is a great way for even the pickiest of eaters to customize their tacos.

Top the taco shells with toppings such as:

diced tomatoes
shredded lettuce
lime juice
jalapenos
guacamole
salsa
sour cream
cilantro
taco sauce
onions

oven baked tacos topped with shredded lettuce

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make spicy tacos?

If your family prefers tacos with a kick, spice things up by adding more red pepper flakes, topping with hot sauce or serving with hot salsa.

Can I use ground chicken?

Yes, it is a great option. Brown 1lb ground chicken then mix with the other ingredients in the meat mixture.

What is the best taco seasoning?

We might be biased, but our Chicken Taco Seasoning Recipe comes highly recommended! In place of the spices, stir in 3-4 tablespoons of the seasoning mix.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

The stand and stuff hard shells are great for this recipe because it makes it easier to fill each shell with the meat and cheese
Make this recipe vegetarian by swapping the chicken with a can of black beans or by doubling the amount of refried beans
Encourage everyone in your family to try a new topping the next time this recipe is served

More Easy Oven Meals

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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