Description
These Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos are a flavorful, crispy, and healthier alternative to fried taquitos. Featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with spices, cheese, cilantro, and lime juice rolled in soft corn or flour tortillas, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a quick snack, appetizer, or family meal, they offer easy preparation, customizable flavors, and a satisfying crunch without the grease.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded cheese blend (cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Taquitos
- 10 soft corn or flour tortillas
- Olive oil or cooking spray, for brushing or spraying
Optional for Serving
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Fresh chopped cilantro
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken filling: Start by shredding cooked chicken breast; mix it in a bowl with the cheese, spices (ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika), chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined, creating a savory, flavorful filling that will be the heart of your taquitos.
- Warm and soften tortillas: Gently warm the tortillas in the microwave or a dry skillet to make them flexible for rolling. This step ensures that they won’t break or crack when you roll them tightly around the filling.
- Roll the taquitos: Spoon about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one end of each tortilla, then tightly roll it up. Secure with a toothpick if needed to hold the shape during baking.
- Arrange on the baking sheet: Place the rolled taquitos seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased to prevent sticking. This position helps keep them from unrolling in the oven.
- Add olive oil and bake: Brush or spray the taquitos lightly with olive oil, which promotes a golden, crunchy exterior as they bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes or until crisp and browned on the edges. Rotate halfway through baking for even browning.
Notes
- Use warm tortillas to prevent cracking when rolling tightly around the filling.
- Don’t overload the filling to avoid bursting taquitos.
- Brush or spray oil evenly to ensure even crispiness without greasiness.
- Rotate taquitos halfway through baking for uniform cooking and browning.
- Let taquitos cool slightly before serving to firm up and make dipping easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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