Chicken Taquitos
Chicken taquitos are a crispy, flavorful delight that brings joy to any meal. With tender, seasoned chicken and melted cheese wrapped in golden tortillas, these bite-sized treats are perfect for weeknight dinners or game nights. They are easy to customize with your favorite toppings, making them a hit at family gatherings. Enjoy the crunch and savor the fiesta of flavors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 taquitos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and mix in additional spices if desired.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Place shredded chicken and cheese on each tortilla; roll tightly.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (112g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg