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Chicken Queso Baked Tacos

colorfulsuperfoodie
Baking your tacos is definitely a game changer! I haven't tried this method until recently, and man have I been missing out! These chicken queso baked tacos are so full of flavor and turn out perfectly crispy. This recipe is dairy, grain, and gluten free as well so for those with dietary restriction, I got you! The tacos consist of the most tender shredded chicken and have sautéed mini sweet peppers and red onion along with the queso. Don't skip out on the avocado lime creme sauce either because it is the perfect topping! You wont want to have your tacos any other way after trying this recipe!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 10 tacos

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot
  • 1 Food Processor
  • 1 hand mixer
  • 1-2 Sheet Pans
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 1 6oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chopped mini sweet peppers
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup dairy free queso
  • 8-10 gluten free/paleo tortillas
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil

For the Avocado Lime Creme

  • 1 medium ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1/3 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut your chicken breasts into smaller chunks, and add them to an Instant Pot along with the tomato sauce and Taco seasoning. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
  • Chop your mini sweet peppers and onions and then sautée them in a pan over medium heat with the avocado oil. Cook until tender, then set aside.
  • When the chicken is done cooking, let the pressure release naturally from the Instant Pot for 10 minutes. Carefully release the rest of the pressure and then take the chicken out and put into a bowl. Shred the chicken using a hand mixer.
  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Fill each of the tortillas with some chicken, peppers and onions, and some queso. Fold the tortillas over and place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake them for about 15 minutes(you may need to place another baking pan on top to keep them tacos flat.)
  • Take the pan off of the top of the Tacos and then set the oven to broil for 2 minutes to crisp them up.
  • Make you avocado lime creme by blending all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
  • Drizzle the avocado lime creme sauce over the tacos and enjoy!
Keyword avocado lime creme, baked tacos, chicken tacos, Gluten free, grain free, healthy dinner ideas, instant pot, mini sweet peppers, paleo meals, red onions