Cheesy Taco Chicken Recipes

CHEESY BAKED CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F and spray two 9x13 baking dishes with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• To a large skillet, add butter and olive oil and heat over MED HIGH heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, for 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked. Drain in a colander and return to skillet.
• Add diced onion and minced garlic and cook an additional 5 minutes until onions are tender. Add taco seasoning and cook another 30 seconds or so, stirring to combine everything well.
• Remove skillet from heat then add canned tomatoes, green chilis and black beans.
• Place 10 taco shells in each prepared baking dish. Spread approximately 2 Tbsp refried beans on the inside of each taco shell. Top refried beans with approximately ½ cup of the prepared taco meat mixture, then add about ¼ cup shredded cheese on top of each taco.
• Place casserole dishes side by side on the same rack. Bake for approximately 10 minutes until cheese is melted, tacos are heated through and shells are crisp and starting to get golden brown.
• Top with desired toppings and enjoy!

CHEESY ROLLED TACOS WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix oregano, onion powder, salt, paprika, chili powder, cumin, and pepper together in a bowl until well combined.
• Place chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Spread 1/2 of the seasoning mixture on both sides of chicken.
• Bake in the preheated oven, flipping halfway through cooking time, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer chicken to a cutting board. Leave the oven on, and line baking sheet with a fresh piece of parchment paper.
• Shred cooked chicken with 2 forks and transfer to a bowl. Mix in Mexican cheese, cream cheese, and remaining seasoning blend until well combined. Place a couple of scoops of the mixture across the bottom 1/3 of a tortilla. Roll up tightly and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture and tortillas.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook chicken or turkey over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink.
• Stir in taco sauce.
• Continue cooking until mixture just starts to boil.
• Add cheese.
• Remove from heat and stir just until cheese is melted.
• Meanwhile, warm taco shells according to package directions.
• Spoon into taco shells and serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, black olives or any other taco fixings your family enjoys.

CHEESY CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Prepare your rice according to the instructions on the package.
• Cut the chicken into thin strips.
• Brown in a skillet over medium-high heat. Follow instructions on the package of taco seasoning mix.
• Slice the bell peppers and onion then saute them in a skillet.
• Fluff your rice, heat your shells and start building your tacos.

CHEESY TACO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in 13x9" baking dish. Mix soup, 1 1/2 cups of cheese, milk, and seasoning mix(use seasoning mix to taste. It isn't necessary to use the whole package). Spoon over chicken. Top with chips; cover.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes (if breasts are small, cook less time). Remove cover; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY CHICKEN TACO LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine chicken and taco seasoning in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 packages cheese and 3/4 jar salsa. Mix thoroughly and set aside to cool.
• Spread 1/2 jar salsa in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover salsa with 6 corn tortillas. Spoon refried beans on top. Cover beans with 1/2 package cheese. Add a layer of 6 corn tortillas. Spread chicken mixture evenly on top. Add the last 6 corn tortillas. Spread 1 jar salsa on top. Sprinkle remaining 2 packages cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is hot and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.