Description
Cheesy Chicken Baked Taquitos are a delightful finger food that combines savory chicken, creamy cheese, and a hint of spice, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, these taquitos are not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor. Serve them with salsa verde and sour cream for the ultimate dipping experience. Get ready to impress your guests with this crowd-pleasing dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream for serving
- ½ cup salsa verde
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a pan over medium heat, cook diced chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Stir in cumin, chili powder, cheeses, and cilantro until well combined.
- Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of filling and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Serve warm with salsa verde and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg