Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos are filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese, rolled in tortillas and baked to golden perfection for a delicious and healthier alternative to frying.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to the chicken mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them more pliable (about 20-30 seconds in the microwave).
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture along the bottom third of a tortilla, then roll it up tightly.
- Place the rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
- These freeze well before or after baking for an easy make-ahead meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
