Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of these oven-baked chicken taquitos. Filled with savory shredded chicken, melted cheese, and spices wrapped in golden tortillas, these taquitos are perfect for family gatherings, game nights, or a fun weeknight dinner. Drizzle them with zesty chili sauce for a delightful finishing touch that will leave everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 (12 taquitos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup chili sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large pot, cover chicken breasts with water, season with salt and pepper, and boil for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken after cooling slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and both cheeses. Mix until well combined.
- Lay out tortillas and place about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture on one end; roll tightly but not too tight.
- Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down in the baking dish; lightly spray tops with cooking spray. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg