Fun family dinner idea (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless), chopped into bite-sized chunks
02 - 10 crunchy taco shells
03 - ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
04 - 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
05 - 2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
06 - A pinch of salt for seasoning
07 - 2 teaspoons olive oil

→ Pizza Toppings

08 - ¼ cup mushrooms, cut into thin slices
09 - A dash of Italian seasoning or favorite pizza mix
10 - 2 tablespoons olives, thinly sliced
11 - ⅓ green bell pepper, cleaned and sliced thin
12 - ¼ red onion, finely sliced

→ Optional Toppings

13 - Salsa
14 - Creamy guacamole
15 - Sour cream

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat. Coat a 9x13-inch dish lightly with cooking spray, then set it aside for later.
02 - In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-to-high heat. When it’s warm, toss in the chunks of chicken and cook them until they’re crispy and golden-looking on the outside.
03 - Toss the minced garlic into the pan and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Stir in the BBQ sauce and sprinkle in the salt—about half a teaspoon or to your taste. Cook until the sauce coats the chicken well, is shiny, and looks slightly thicker. Turn off the heat when done.
04 - Place your taco shells upright in the greased dish. Drop about 1-2 spoonfuls of mozzarella cheese into the bottom of each shell to keep them from getting soggy during baking.
05 - Fill each shell by layering in 2-3 spoonfuls of the BBQ-coated chicken. Spread the chicken across the tacos until you’ve used up the mixture.
06 - Layer on the pizza-style toppings like the veggie slices and olives. Use up all the mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, and remaining mozzarella. End it with a light sprinkle of Italian herbs or a similar seasoning.
07 - Slide the dish into the hot oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and has a light golden color on top.
08 - Take the tacos out and serve them while they’re warm. Add a dollop of sour cream, guac, salsa, or whatever toppings you feel like!

# Notes:

01 - Swap in chicken breast if you prefer, but keep an eye on it since it might cook faster and dry out.
02 - Add any pizza-goodies you love: pepperoni, jalapeños, or even pineapple can work!
03 - Want a little spice? Sprinkle on red pepper flakes or add fresh jalapeño slices.

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