Description
Chicken Taquitos are a delightful fusion of crispy tortillas filled with savory seasoned chicken and melted cheese, perfect for any occasion. This recipe is incredibly easy to make, ensuring that you can whip up a crowd-pleaser in no time. Whether it’s game day, a family gathering, or a cozy night in, these taquitos will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Serve them with your favorite dips like salsa and sour cream for the ultimate flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Shred the cooked chicken breasts until fluffy.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with taco seasoning, mixing well.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto one side of each tortilla, sprinkle cheese on top, and roll tightly.
- Place the taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg