Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos filled with savory chicken and cheese, perfect for dinner, parties, or snacks.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) Choose your preferred cheese blend.
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped Add additional for more flavor if desired.
- 1/2 cup salsa Use your favorite type of salsa.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste Salt and pepper
Assembly Ingredients
- 8-10 small tortillas Warm tortillas before using.
- to spray Olive oil spray For spraying the taquitos before baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, salsa, garlic powder, cumin, and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
- Place a generous amount of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll them tightly.
Baking
- Place the rolled taquitos seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- Serve the taquitos warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
To store leftover taquitos, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes until crispy again. For extra crunch, bake a few minutes longer, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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