Description
Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender shredded chicken and melty cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas. Ideal for parties, game nights, or a cozy dinner at home, these taquitos are not only delicious but also easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. The best part? They are baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative that still delivers on crunch and flavor. Pair them with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for an irresistible snack that’s sure to please everyone!
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 of 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 mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken and cheeses with seasonings and cilantro.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds between damp paper towels.
- Spoon 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg