Description
These Baked Chicken Taquitos are a flavorful and easy-to-make Mexican-American dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with creamy cheese and spices, rolled in tortillas and baked to crispy perfection. Perfect as a main course or party appetizer, they’re satisfying, high-protein, and great with your favorite dips.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Assembly
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Set your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Warm tortillas: Slightly warm the tortillas either in the microwave or on a stovetop skillet for a few seconds. This makes them pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- Assemble taquitos: Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling, making sure the seam is on the bottom to keep them closed during baking.
- Prepare for baking: Place the rolled taquitos seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray the tops with olive oil to help them crisp up and achieve a golden-brown color.
- Bake: Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Complement with your favorite dips like guacamole, sour cream, or extra salsa for added flavor.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick, convenient shortcut.
- Corn tortillas offer a more traditional crispy texture, while flour tortillas are easier to roll.
- Do not overfill the tortillas to prevent tearing during rolling and baking.
- You can freeze the assembled taquitos before baking for an easy make-ahead meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
