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.
The Best 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.
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or use the printable recipe card. Enjoy!
Equipment
- 9 x 13 inch baking sheet
- large skillet
- stir spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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.
How To Make 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
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.
Taco Toppings
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Yes, it is a great option. Brown 1lb ground chicken then mix with the other ingredients in the meat mixture.
This recipe is a go-to when we have leftover rotisserie chicken. It keeps meal prep easy and is a great way to enjoy leftovers.
There are times however when we will bake chicken, shred and use for baked chicken tacos. A simple method is baking thin sliced chicken, which you can quickly learn How To Bake Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts in our step-by-step guide. It is prepped & baked in under 25 minutes!
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
- Oven Baked Tacos
- Turkey Burgers in the Oven
- Baked Chicken Burgers
- Baked Chicken Ziti
- Gluten Free Lasagna
- Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole
- Gluten Free Chicken Enchiladas
- Baked Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan
- Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
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.
Oven Baked Chicken Tacos
Equipment
- 9 x 13 inch baking pan
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. 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.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, 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- Fill the tacos. Place the taco shells into the baking pan. Evenly divide the meat mixture between the shells. Top with shredded cheese.10 taco shells, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⭐️Bake. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the shells are starting to crisp.
- Serve. Serve topped with tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Serve hot.1 small tomato, diced, 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
Notes
- Use our chicken taco seasoning recipe in place of the spices by stirring in 3-4 Tablespoons of the seasoning mix.
- Spice things up by adding more red pepper flakes, topping with hot sauce or serving with hot salsa.
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