Description
Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, boasting crispy tortillas wrapped around tender, spiced chicken. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any gathering, these delightful bites are easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings. Each taquito is a flavor-packed experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Serve them with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for an irresistible treat that transforms any occasion into a festive feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Add diced chicken breasts along with cumin and chili powder; cook for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon shredded chicken onto each tortilla, top with cheese and cilantro, and roll tightly.
- Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg