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Oven Baked Barbecue Chicken Pizza Tacos

Crunchy taco shells filled with barbecue chicken, melted mozzarella, and classic pizza-style toppings for an easy weeknight crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 servings

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula or spoon
  • cooking oil spray

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • salt to season (about 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 10 taco shells stand-and-stuff style
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 green bell pepper deseeded and sliced thinly
  • 1/4 red onion sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olives sliced
  • 1 pinch Italian seasoning or pizza topper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking oil spray.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken thighs and sear until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic to the skillet and cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in 1/3 cup barbecue sauce and salt (about 1/2 teaspoon) and cook until the chicken is well coated and the sauce thickens slightly, then remove from heat.
  • Arrange the 10 taco shells standing up in the prepared baking dish. Place 1–2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella into the bottom of each shell to help prevent sogginess.
  • Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of the barbecue chicken mixture into each shell, dividing the chicken evenly among the shells.
  • Top each filled shell with sliced green pepper, sliced red onion, sliced mushrooms, and sliced olives as desired, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the tops and finish with a pinch of Italian seasoning.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve immediately with optional condiments.

Notes

  • Top with sour cream if desired.
  • Serve with guacamole if you like.
  • Use your favorite barbecue sauce for best flavor.