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Mini Taco Recipe

Mini Taco Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 20-24 tacos 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Mini Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. Crispy corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken and melted cheese, these mini tacos are perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb. cooked shredded seasoned chicken breast

For the Tacos:

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

Serve with:

  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Prepare Tortillas: Place tortillas on a baking sheet. Brush or spray both sides with olive oil.
  3. Fill and Bake: Add a heaping tablespoon of the shredded chicken mixture and cheese to each tortilla. Bake for 2 minutes until cheese melts.
  4. Shape Tacos: Remove from the oven and fold each tortilla in half, pressing gently to form a taco shape.
  5. Final Bake: Bake for another 12-15 minutes until tortillas are crispy.
  6. Serve: Serve with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini taco
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg