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If taco night is a weekly tradition in your house, you’ll love these Baked Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights—it’s quick, healthy, and loaded with flavor. Using ground chicken keeps things light and high in protein, while baking them on a sheet pan means you can make a whole batch at once with minimal cleanup.

Whether you’re sticking to a low-carb diet with tortillas or going classic with corn tortillas, this recipe delivers crunchy, cheesy tacos every time.

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Ingredients for Healthy Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos

• 1 lb ground chicken (lean and high-protein)
• 1 package low-carb tortillas or corn tortillas
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup salsa verde
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 cup low-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend

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How to Make Baked Chicken Tacos

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Cook the taco filling. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and golden, about 4–5 minutes. Add ground chicken and cook until browned.
3. Season with cumin, paprika, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in salsa verde and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Prepare tortillas. If using corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to make them flexible.
5. Assemble tacos. Place tortillas on the sheet pan. Sprinkle a little cheese on one half, spoon in chicken filling, then add more cheese on top. Fold into a taco shape.
6. Bake. Place another sheet pan on top of the tacos to keep them flat. Bake for 15 minutes.
7. Crisp them up. Remove the top pan and broil for 2–3 minutes until the tacos are golden and crispy.
8. Serve. Enjoy immediately with toppings like shredded lettuce, avocado, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime.

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Why You’ll Love This Easy Taco Recipe

• Quick and easy: Ready in about 30 minutes.
• Healthy & high protein: Made with lean ground chicken and baked instead of fried.
• Perfect for meal prep: Reheat easily for lunches or leftovers.
• Family-friendly: Build a whole tray of tacos at once.

These tacos are the ultimate healthy sheet pan dinner—crispy, cheesy, and satisfying without being heavy.

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More Easy Weeknight Recipes

If you loved these Baked Chicken Tacos, try these next:

• Spicy Coconut Lime Shrimp – a 30-minute shrimp dinner packed with flavor
• Chipotle Shrimp Salad Wraps – a quick and light meal-prep friendly recipe
• One-Pot Chicken Sausage Rice – a healthy summer dinner recipe

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👉 These healthy baked sheet pan tacos are perfect for your next taco Tuesday. Pin this recipe for later, or double the batch and meal prep for the week!