Description
Experience the delightful crunch of these Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos, a perfect blend of savory chicken and melty cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas. Ideal for game days, family dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these taquitos are easy to prepare and fully customizable to suit your taste. With a cooking time of just 40 minutes, you can enjoy this flavorful Mexican-inspired dish without the hassle. Serve them hot with your favorite dips like salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for an irresistible treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas
- Olive oil spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, both cheeses, spices, salt, and cilantro; mix well.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to soften them.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly; place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray or brush tops with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg