Description
Delight your taste buds with these Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos, a perfect blend of crispy tortillas filled with succulent chicken and gooey cheese. Ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a bustling game night, a festive gathering, or a cozy movie marathon at home—these taquitos are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Pair them with zesty salsa, creamy guacamole, or tangy sour cream for an irresistible snack that 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)
- Spices: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, spices, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for about 20-30 seconds.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray or brush the tops of the taquitos with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm 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 (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg