Description
Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, perfect for game nights, movie marathons, or cozy dinners. These crispy delights feature tender chicken and melted cheese wrapped in warm tortillas, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Served with zesty salsa and creamy sour cream, they’re a delicious way to elevate your meal. Experience the explosion of flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Cooking spray or oil for brushing
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil chicken breasts in water until fully cooked (15-20 minutes). Shred the chicken while warm.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cilantro, and half the cheese.
- Spoon about two tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Spray taquitos lightly with cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. Avoid overfilling tortillas to prevent bursting during baking. Customize by adding diced vegetables or different spices.