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Baked Chicken Tacos With Avocado Sauce

Baked Chicken Tacos With Avocado Sauce for Easy Family Dinners

Transform leftover rotisserie chicken into these delicious Baked Chicken Tacos With Avocado Sauce for an effortless and extraordinary family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken Leftover rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 1 can Black Beans Can be left out for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Use fresh or canned as available.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Adjust for a bolder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust according to spice preference.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasonings for flavor enhancement.
For the Tacos
  • 12 count Corn Tortillas Warm them to prevent cracking.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Dairy-free alternatives can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For greasing and brushing.
For the Avocado Sauce
  • 1 count Ripe Avocado Cashew cream can be used for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Coconut yogurt is a vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice For brightness.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Omit or replace with parsley if needed.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
  4. Fill each warmed tortilla with a generous scoop of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Fold in half and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Brush the tops of the tacos with more olive oil and bake for 20–25 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted.
  6. While baking, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
  7. Drizzle avocado sauce over the baked tacos and serve warm with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These tacos are customizable with various toppings. Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness and crispiness during reheating.

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