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Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos for a Tasty Treat!


  • Author: Laura
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 taquitos 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal option, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Cooking spray or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
  4. Place a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll them tightly.
  5. Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Spray the taquitos lightly with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  8. Serve warm with additional salsa or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, you can broil the taquitos for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients, such as black beans or corn.
  • These taquitos can be frozen before baking for a quick meal later.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taquito
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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