# Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos (Easy Ground Chicken Recipe)

These crispy baked chicken tacos are warm, cheesy, and perfectly crunchy, with a simple filling that’s full of flavor, making for an easy, comforting dinner.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup sweet corn
- olive oil, for brushing

## Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the ground chicken and break it apart with a spatula.
3. Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Cook the chicken for about 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked and lightly golden.
5. Set the cooked chicken aside.
6. In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
7. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the pan.
8. Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper.
9. Cook the vegetables for about 5–6 minutes until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
10. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
11. Place the tortillas on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
12. On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle a little shredded cheese.
13. Add some cooked chicken on top of the cheese.
14. Top with the sautéed vegetables.
15. Fold each tortilla over the filling to create a taco shape.
16. Lightly brush the tops of the tacos with olive oil.
17. Sprinkle extra cheese and sweet corn over the tacos.
18. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the tortillas become crispy and the cheese is melted and golden.
19. Let the tacos cool slightly.
20. Serve warm and enjoy.

## Equipment

- large pan
- spatula
- baking tray
- parchment paper
- oven

## Tips

- Don’t overfill the tortillas to ensure they close easily and get crispy.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the folded tortillas for an extra golden, crispy layer and to help keep them sealed.
- Bake at a high temperature (425°F/220°C) for golden and crunchy tortillas with perfectly melted cheese.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking tray; leave space between tacos for even crisping.
- Lightly brush tortillas with olive oil to help them turn crispy and golden.

## Source

- Original video: https://sweetfamilymeals.com/recipe/crispy-baked-chicken-tacos/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a460d40f-aaec-4d77-8dd2-a37a9fdb3d61
- Extracted: 2026-03-12

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