Description
Crispy baked chicken taquitos bring Mexican street flavor straight to home kitchens with minimal effort. Packed with zesty seasoned chicken and wrapped in golden tortillas, these delightful rolls deliver irresistible crunch you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Filling:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Tortilla and Wrapping:
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning and Flavor:
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and crisp taquito bottoms.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cilantro, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly blended and evenly distributed.
- Warm tortillas in microwave for 15-20 seconds to make them more pliable and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Place a generous spoonful of chicken mixture along the center of each tortilla, ensuring filling is compact and centered.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly from one edge to the other, creating a compact cylindrical shape with sealed ends.
- Arrange rolled taquitos seam-side down on prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each roll.
- Brush exterior of taquitos with olive oil, which will help create a golden, crispy exterior during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to ensure even browning and crisp texture.
- Remove from oven when taquitos are golden brown and edges are slightly crisp, allowing them to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with optional accompaniments like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for added flavor.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder for mild or bold taste preferences.
- Make vegetarian version by replacing chicken with black beans, roasted corn, or diced vegetables.
- Ensure tight rolling technique prevents filling from falling out during baking.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack or Mexican blend for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg