Oven Baked Crack Chicken Tacos
These Oven Baked Crack Chicken Tacos are loaded with creamy ranch-seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, then baked until golden and crispy. Topped with ranch dressing, green onions, and fresh tomatoes, they’re the ultimate easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 15 MINUTES
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: BAKED
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For Serving
- Ranch dressing
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced green onions
- Extra bacon crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, bacon, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until fully combined.
- Warm tortillas for 20 seconds in the microwave so they are easier to fold.
- Spoon approximately ¼ cup of filling onto one side of each tortilla.
- Fold tortillas in half and arrange in a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Brush the tops and edges lightly with melted butter.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy and golden and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Sprinkle with diced tomatoes, green onions, and additional bacon if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for this recipe.
- Pepper Jack cheese can be substituted for extra heat.
- For extra crispy tacos, bake on a parchment-lined sheet pan instead of a baking dish.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Add diced jalapeños to the filling for a spicy version.
Make It Your Own
- Add buffalo sauce for Buffalo Crack Chicken Tacos.
- Drizzle with hot honey for a sweet and spicy twist.
- Use Pepper Jack cheese instead of cheddar.
- Add diced jalapeños or green chiles.
- Top with avocado, pico de gallo, or shredded lettuce.