Description
Chicken Taquitos are a flavorful delight that combines crispy tortillas, seasoned chicken, and gooey melted cheese, perfect for any occasion. These golden-brown bites are irresistibly crunchy and filled with a savory blend of spices, making them an ideal choice for family dinners, game days, or cozy movie nights. Quick to prepare and versatile, these taquitos are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- ½ cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Boil chicken breasts in water for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred using two forks.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Fill each tortilla with about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm drizzled with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (110g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg