Description
Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, featuring crispy corn tortillas wrapped around seasoned shredded chicken and melted cheese. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, these savory bites are ideal for game nights, cozy dinners, or any gathering. Dipped in zesty salsa or creamy guacamole, each taquito delivers a delightful crunch and an explosion of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 10 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for brushing)
- Salsa or guacamole (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, seasoned with cumin and chili powder, cooking until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Shred the chicken using two forks for texture.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and cheese, rolling tightly from one end.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg