Cheesy Chicken Tacos (Oven or Air Fryer)
These quick and easy cheesy chicken tacos are our go-to meal when we need a filling option that even our kids will eat. With simple ingredients, minimal prep time, and a total time of under 30 minutes, they're a gamechanger on busy days!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer or Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Flour tortillas
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Pico de gallo for topping
Instructions
Season the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine chicken with taco seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly coated.1 pound chicken breast or thighs, 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, Salt & pepper
Cook the Chicken:
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes or until golden and fully cooked, shaking halfway through.
Assemble the Tacos:
- On half of each flour tortilla, sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese. Add some cooked chicken on top, then fold the tortilla in half.Flour tortillas, Shredded Mexican cheese blend
Bake:
- Place the folded tacos on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes or until crispy and the cheese is melted.
Serve:
- Top with fresh pico de gallo and serve warm!Pico de gallo
Notes
*Nutrition information uses chicken breasts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
