Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos
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Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos

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These high-protein, crispy cheesy chicken tacos deliver incredible flavor at only 280 calories per serving with 25g of protein, making them perfect for meal prep. Created by Jalalsamfit, this sheet pan recipe combines seasoned baked chicken with a creamy spicy sauce, fresh pico de gallo, and melted mozzarella for a delicious yet nutritious meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken breast and thighs
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onions
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 0.25 cup coriander
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup light mayo
  • 2 tbsp chili lime hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 sprays avocado cooking spray
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 15 count corn tortillas
  • 1.5 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cube chicken breast and thighs, then add taco seasoning mix and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix until well combined.
  3. Prepare pico de gallo by combining chopped onions, tomatoes, green bell pepper, fresh coriander, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
  4. Make the taco sauce by combining Greek yogurt, light mayo, chili lime hot sauce, and milk until smooth and creamy. Mix well.
  5. Spray a large sheet pan with avocado cooking spray and spread the seasoned chicken evenly across the pan.
  6. Bake chicken for 25 minutes until golden and juicy.
  7. Remove chicken from the pan and sprinkle with paprika.
  8. Dip tortillas in the pan juices, then lay them out on the baking tray.
  9. Fill each tortilla with mozzarella cheese and baked chicken, then fold.
  10. Bake folded tacos for 15 minutes until crispy.
  11. Garnish with pico de gallo and serve with the spicy cream sauce.

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