Description
Delight in crispy chicken taquitos bursting with flavor! This easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, bringing everyone together for a tasty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp olive oil (for brushing)
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a pot over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts in water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Remove and shred the chicken.
- Mix the shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Take a tortilla, add a scoop of seasoned chicken and some cheese, then roll it tightly.
- Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on an oiled baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with salsa.
Notes
- Customize by adding black beans or jalapeños to the filling.
- For extra crispiness, consider frying instead of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg