Baked Chicken Taquitos
Crispy, oven-baked chicken taquitos filled with a flavorful mixture of shredded chicken, cheese, and spices. A healthier alternative to traditional fried taquitos, perfect for snacks, appetizers, or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray or brush the tops with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Corn tortillas make the dish gluten-free.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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