Indulge in a flavor-packed culinary journey with our tantalizing Chicken Taco Bake, a harmonious blend of zesty Mexican spices, tender chicken, and a symphony of colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a velvety blanket of melted cheese. This delectable dish promises an explosion of taste in every bite, captivating your palate with its vibrant flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure with our meticulously crafted recipes, ranging from the classic Chicken Taco Bake to its vegetarian counterpart, the Black Bean Taco Bake, and the irresistibly creamy Chicken Enchilada Bake. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the beloved taco experience, guaranteeing a satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKED CHICKEN TACOS
Chicken baked in a citrus marinade is placed in a soft flour tortilla and topped with shredded cabbage, cilantro, guacamole, green onion, and salsa. Everyone loves this!
Provided by vogue9
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Whisk vegetable oil, lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, garlic salt, and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 1 to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and shred chicken with 2 forks; discard bones.
- Place cabbage in a bowl and pour 1/3 of the lime juice over top; toss until cabbage is glossy.
- Smash avocados in a bowl for guacamole. Mix in 1/4 of the remaining lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Layer tortillas with chicken, cabbage, green onions, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa and drizzle with remaining lime juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 821.3 mg, Sugar 7 g
CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE
All of your favorite taco fixings can be found in this crowd-pleasing casserole. Plus, it uses convenience products like canned soup and veggies, cooked chicken and taco seasoning mix that make it a snap to prepare. It's loaded with fantastic flavor and on the table in less than an hour!
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Campbell's Kitchen
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Stir the chicken, soup, sour cream, tomatoes and green chiles, beans and seasoning mix in a large bowl.
- Layer half the chicken mixture, 3 cups tortilla chips and half the cheese in the baking dish. Layer with the remaining chicken mixture and tortilla chips. Cover the baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the chopped tomato, green onion and cilantro before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1414.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
BAKED TACO CHICKEN
a batch of this lip-smacking chicken will spice up your next supper. The mildly seasoned chicken pieces could be pan-fried or deep-fried, but we like oven baking the best because it cuts down on fat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, taco seasoning and salt. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then place in bag and shake to coat. , Place bone side down in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.
CHICKEN TACO BAKE
Make and share this Chicken Taco Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by anme7039
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together Bisquick and milk and spread into a lightly greased square baking dish.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients except for topping in a bowl, then spread on top of Bisquick crust.
- Top with more cheese if you like and chips.
- Bake covered for about 30 minutes at 375°F.
- Broil for a few minutes for if you want the top cheese layer to be crunchy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.6, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 94.1, Sodium 1377.3, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 33.7
MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE
All the flavors you love in a chicken taco come together in this handy casserole. Since most tortilla chips are loaded with salt, there is no added salt in this recipe. Serve with your favorite taco toppings on the completed casserole, and a simple salad of lettuce, topped with salsa, on the side.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Main Dishes Casserole Recipes Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place water and bouillon cube in a microwave-safe container and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir until bouillon cube is dissolved. Cool slightly, add milk, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. When flour and butter are bubbly and thickened, gradually stir in milk-bouillon mixture. Cook, stirring, until the mixture boils and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese.
- Combine chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spice mixture in a bowl; mix well. Pour in cheese sauce and stir again. Pour casserole ingredients into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle crumbled tortilla chips over the casserole, return to the oven, and bake until casserole is bubbly and set, about 10 more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle reserved Cheddar cheese and chopped tomatoes evenly on top of the casserole, then add dollops of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1257.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
EASY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN TACOS
These cheese- and bean-stuffed tacos are our new favorite way to turn a rotisserie chicken into a super-easy dinner that serves up to 10.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Place taco shells standing up and together in dish; set aside.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken, taco seasoning mix, water and chiles over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is heated through. Remove from heat.
- To assemble, spread about 2 tablespoons refried beans in bottom of each shell. Top each with heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE
We love tacos and most kids love them too. This Chicken Taco Casserole has all the delicious taco taste and is loaded with cheese. Definitely a favorite family recipe!
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken soup, sour cream, diced tomatoes, black beans, taco seasoning and chicken. Set aside.
- Crush chips (I just crush them with my hands) and spread half of them on the bottom of the pan
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
- Top with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is starting to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1037 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use pre-cooked chicken to save time. You can also use leftover chicken from a previous meal.
- Shred the chicken yourself for a more tender texture.
- Use a variety of taco seasoning to create different flavors. You can also make your own taco seasoning using chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
- Use a variety of toppings to create different flavors and textures. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa, and cilantro.
- If you don't have a baking dish, you can also make this recipe in a skillet. Just be sure to use a large skillet that is oven-safe.
Conclusion:
Chicken taco bake is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a variety of toppings to choose from, this recipe can be customized to everyone's liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken taco bake a try.
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