Baked Chicken Taquitos
Crispy and delicious baked chicken taquitos, a perfect crowd-pleaser for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 8–10 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
- Sour cream or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Warm your tortillas briefly in the microwave or on a skillet until they are pliable.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll it tightly from one end to the other.
- Arrange the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray the taquitos with olive oil to help them crisp up nicely.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
- Serve them hot with a side of sour cream or salsa.
Notes
These taquitos can be filled with shredded beef or black beans for a vegetarian option. Feel free to experiment with different spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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