Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken

Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken

You want a boost of confidence…just make this easy and kid friendly recipe for Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken đŸ™‚

When you make dinner and your eight year old says “Wow mom, that looks REALLY good!”…you grin a little grin.

Then at dinner when your husband says “It has so much flavor I don’t even need hot sauce”…that grin turns into a full blown smile with a silent pat on your back.

But when your son says “Mom, this is the BEST chicken dinner you ever made!”.

You start strutting across the kitchen like a boss, like you’re the star of your own show!

My son and I went on a short trip to the beach to escape the mid winter 35 degree temps and get a little fun in the sun.

We just returned last night to freezing rain, and this transition was a little rough on me (I know, cue the world’s smallest violin đŸ˜‰ ).

My point is I wanted something very quick and easy for dinner, you know, to ease myself back into reality.

Ahhhhh, here we were in paradise…

How to make Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken

This one pan dish starts with four medium size chicken breasts in a casserole dish.

chicken and taco seasoning

Sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and about 1/4 of a taco seasoning packet.

seasoned chicken

Whisk the remaining taco seasoning with a cup of sour cream and garlic.

sauce for the chicken

Then spoon this mixture over top of the chicken and spread evenly.

Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken

It goes into a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.

And now comes the CHEESY part…two cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese goes over top.

Then back into the oven for 10 more minutes.

Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken

Sprinkle with some fresh cilantro and serve Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken just like this, or add some yummy toppings!

If you know me, you know I opted for the yummy toppings đŸ™‚

We topped ours with salsa and guacamole.

Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken

Also served it with tortilla chips and warm soft tortillas.

Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken

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Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken

Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken is an easy and kid friendly one pan meal

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Baked, Cheesy, Chicken, Easy, Easy Dinner Ideas, Keto, Keto Friendly, Kid Friendly Meals, Low Carb, Recipe, Taco, TikTok
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 479 kcal
Author Cheri Renee

Ingredients

  • 4 medium size boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx 2 pounds)
  • kosher salt, pepper
  • 1 1.25 oz packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup sour cream (or reduced fat sour cream)
  • 1 Tbsp garlic paste or fresh minced garlic
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (I used Mexican blend)
  • Optional toppings: salsa, cilantro, guacamole, hot sauce, jalapenos

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a 9×13 casserole dish. Sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and 1/4 of the taco seasoning.

  2. In a bowl whisk together the sour cream, garlic, and remaining taco seasoning.

  3. Spoon the taco sour cream mixture over top of the chicken breasts.

  4. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese over top and bake an additional 10 minutes.

  5. Serve with optional toppings such as salsa, cilantro, guacamole, hot sauce, and/or jalapenos.

    Note: Very good served with tortilla chips or warm tortillas

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