Crispy Chicken Taquitos Ready in Just 35 Minutes
Crispy baked chicken taquitos filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese. A perfect appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 10 small flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Spoon 2-3 tbsp of filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve with sour cream or guacamole.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Add diced jalapeños for extra spice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg