Description
A nostalgic recipe for crispy chicken taquitos filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for brushing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas slightly for easier rolling.
- Spoon a small amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly, placing seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Lightly spray or brush the tops with cooking spray or oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve with additional salsa or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with ingredients like black beans or diced peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken taquitos, easy recipes, family meals, Mexican food, appetizers
