Description
Enjoy these delicious baked chicken taquitos, a fun and crispy Mexican dish perfect for a family meal or a festive snack. They’re easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, cilantro, sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds, or by warming them briefly in a dry skillet.
- Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla.
- Roll up the tortillas tightly to form taquitos.
- Place the taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the taquitos with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your spice preference.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg