Description
These crispy Chicken Taquitos are a crowd-pleaser, featuring tender chicken seasoned with spices and wrapped in golden tortillas. Perfect for game days, movie nights, or casual gatherings, each bite delivers a delightful crunch paired with a savory filling. Whether you’re sharing with friends or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these taquitos promise to be the highlight of any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a pot over medium heat, cook the chicken until no longer pink. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Let the chicken cool briefly before shredding it with two forks.
- Mix shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, and shredded cheese.
- Fill each tortilla generously with the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with Greek yogurt or salsa for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg