Old El Paso Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos

Transform taco night into a flavorful fiesta with these Old El Paso Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos, a quick and satisfying recipe that brings bold Tex-Mex flavors straight to your table! Juicy shredded chicken is perfectly seasoned with Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix and layered into crispy Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells, making assembly a breeze. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and baked to golden perfection, these tacos are finished with fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy sour cream, and a sprinkle of cilantro for the ultimate bite. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for serving a hungry crowd, this easy baked taco recipe is guaranteed to spice up your weeknight dinners or party spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 1 packet Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix
• 0.5 cups Water
• 10 pieces Old El Paso Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 1.5 cups Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir to warm it through.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the packet of Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix and add the water. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened.

Step 5

Arrange the Old El Paso Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells in a 9x13-inch baking dish, ensuring they stand upright.

Step 6

Spoon the seasoned chicken mixture evenly into each taco shell, filling about three-fourths of the way full.

Step 7

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top of the stuffed taco shells.

Step 8

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Carefully remove the tacos from the oven. Let them cool for 2-3 minutes before topping with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Old El Paso Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1778.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3454.1

Total Fat 198.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 965.5mg	0%
Sodium 3765.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 299.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2146.3mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 2650.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.6%

Protein: 34.7%

Carbs: 13.7%