chicken taquitos
These crispy baked chicken taquitos are stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken, melty cream cheese, and cheddar, then baked until golden. Quick to assemble and perfect with salsa and lime.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup green salsa or diced green chilies
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
- 12 count small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
- 0.25 cup finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with cream cheese, green salsa, and taco seasoning until well combined.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese. Place filling along the center of each tortilla and roll tightly; secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place taquitos on the prepared sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove toothpicks.
- Serve with lime wedges and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas and check packaging for gluten-free labeling.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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