Baked Mississippi Chicken Tacos
These baked Mississippi Chicken Tacos come out perfectly crispy and have the most deliciously tangy dipping sauce. You will love this easy, fun way to use your favorite crockpot chicken!
It’s no secret that we love our tacos here! We are always testing and tweaking our favorite recipes, leading to over 20 taco-inspired recipes on this site. This recipe combines the amazing flavor and dependable results of our favorite Mississippi Chicken with the crispy shell that comes with baking. Between the ease of making them, the perfectly crunchy texture, and bold taste, these will be your favorite tacos you’ll make this year!
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Why you will love this recipe:
- Perfectly Crispy – There’s a super easy, ingenious step that gives you perfectly crispy tortillas, and all you need is two baking sheets!
- Super Versatile – You could make baked tacos with any filling (and I put a bunch of ideas in the FAQ section!), so this is a great base recipe for all your future taco nights.
- Diet & Allergy Friendly – As long as you pick a tortilla that fits your needs (gluten-free, low-carb, veggie packed, etc.), this recipe can fit into many different types of diets! With Mission Carb Balance tortillas, each taco has about 150 calories, 2 net carbs, and almost 14 grams of protein.
Mississippi Chicken Taco Ingredients
Here’s a quick overview of what you will need for these tasty Italian-style tacos. Find exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Mississippi Chicken (including the liquid) – This is an easy dump-and-go crockpot chicken recipe we make frequently! You will need chicken, dry ranch seasoning, pepperoncini (+ the brine), butter, and olive oil to make it.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Feel free to use Pepper jack or a blend of Italian cheeses if you prefer.
- Tortillas (street taco sized) – These small tacos give you tons of crispy edges (our favorite)! Use gluten-free, low-carb, or your favorite version.
- Spray Olive Oil – This is ideal for getting the tortillas to bake into the perfect crispy texture. Other spray oils like avocado oil or vegetable oil will work, too.
How to Make Baked Tacos with Mississippi Chicken
These crispy chicken tacos are simple but require a few steps, so I’ve got a step-by-step guide to make sure it comes out right the first time! You will need at least two baking pans.
Make the Mississippi Chicken
Cook the Mississippi chicken according to this recipe (you can use the stovetop or crockpot), shred and remove the meat from the liquid. Set the liquid aside for now but DO NOT toss it! We need it for the dipping sauce.
Make the tacos
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F while you lay tortillas on a large baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray the tortillas with cooking oil, then flip so that the oil-side is down. Top the tortillas with shredded cheese and chicken. Pop the pan in the oven for 3 minutes.
Once the cheese has melted, remove the pan from the oven and quickly work to fold each tortilla of the filling to make tacos. Lightly press down and spray with oil. Place another baking sheet on top of the tacos so they stay closed, then bake again for 10 minutes. At this point, uncover the tacos and check to see if they are crispy enough for you. If you want them extra crispy, cover again and bake another 5-10 minutes.
Make the sauce
As the tacos bake, heat the liquid from the Mississippi chicken in a sauce pan over medium heat. Bring it to a simmer and allow the mixture to reduce by half. Serve this on the side when the tacos are ready.
What to Serve with Crispy Chicken Tacos
These are fantastic, especially with some lime wedges, sour cream, and fresh parsley! The dipping sauce adds the perfect burst of flavor! To bulk up the meal, add a few Italian-inspired dishes like these Tuscan white beans, some broccoli cheddar rice, or this cauliflower rice but with lemon and parsley instead.
Storage and Reheating
Allow the tacos to cool completely, then transfer to airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. I recommend reheating in the oven (350 degrees F for 5-15 minutes depending on how many you’re reheating at once) or in the air fryer (350 degrees F 3-5 minutes). If you do not care about the crispy edges, you can microwave these as well.
Chicken Taco FAQs
Yes, baked tacos freeze easily. First let them cool completely, then wrap in parchment paper or aluminum foil and store in a freezer bag. For crispiest leftovers, reheat from frozen in the oven.
The flavorful chicken filling is already low-carb and keto friendly, so all you need to do is find tortillas that fit within your diet! When using Mission Carb Balance street taco tortillas, each taco has 1.9 net carbs.
You could swap out the Mississippi Chicken for so many other proteins. Try Sweet and Spicy Shredded Beef, Instant Pot Carnitas, Pulled Pork, Mexican Beef, BBQ Chicken, or your favorite meal prep meat.
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Get the Recipe: Baked Tacos with Mississippi Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 batch (2 pounds) Mississippi Chicken, recipe here (reserve the liquid)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 24 street taco size tortillas
- Spray olive oil
Equipment
Instructions
- After making the Mississippi chicken, shred and remove the meat from the liquid. Reserve the liquid for the dipping sauce.
To Make the Tacos:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay the tortillas on a large baking sheet and lightly brush or spray with the cooking oil. Flip the tortillas (oil side down) add the chicken and cheese to each tortilla. Pop in the oven for 3 minutes.
- Remove the tortillas from the oven and working quickly and carefully fold the tortillas over the filling to make the tacos. Lightly press down and spray with oil.
- Place another baking sheet on top of the tacos to keep them closed.
- Bake for ten minutes.
To Make the Dipping Sauce:
- While the tacos are baking heat the remaining liquid from the Mississippi chicken tacos over medium heat until it is simmering, allow the mixture to reduce by half, and remove from heat.
- Remove from the oven and uncover the tacos. Check for your desired crispness. If you want them crispier bake an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve the tacos with the dipping sauce.
Notes
- Net carbs per taco (made with Mission Carb Balance street taco tortillas) : 1.9
- Remember, bake these how YOU like them. We love crispy tortillas and I usually bake for a total of 15 minutes. If you want a softer texture they will not need to cook as long.
