Description
These Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. Filled with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful seasonings, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup salsa (choose your preferred heat level)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 10–12 small flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: guacamole, sour cream, additional salsa, diced tomatoes, or sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well.
- Assemble Taquitos: Place a spoonful of the filling onto each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and place them seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Lightly spray or brush the taquitos with cooking spray or olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with additional ingredients like diced peppers, onions, or black beans.
- If you prefer a crunchier texture, you can fry the taquitos in oil instead of baking them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg