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Mini Tacos Recipe

Mini Tacos Recipe


  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 20-24 mini tacos 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These adorable mini tacos are perfect for parties or a fun family dinner. Crispy corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and gooey cheese, topped with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb. cooked shredded seasoned chicken breast (34 cups shredded chicken breast *see notes for cooking options*)

For the Tacos:

  • 8 oz. shredded colby jack cheese
  • 2024 street taco corn tortillas
  • olive oil or cooking spray

For Serving:

  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place tortillas on a baking sheet.

  3. Brush or spray both sides with olive oil.
  4. Add a heaping tablespoon of the shredded chicken mixture to the tortillas and top with a heaping tablespoon of shredded cheese. You may need a second baking sheet depending on the size of yours.
  5. Bake tacos for 2 minutes or until the cheese melts. Remove from oven and carefully fold each tortilla in half, gently pressing them together in the shape of a taco.
  6. Bake for another 12-15 minutes or until the corn tortillas are crispy on the outside.
  7. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite taco toppings like guacamole or pico de gallo.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini taco
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: mini tacos, party food, Mexican appetizer, chicken tacos