Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos
Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos are a crispy, cheesy, and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that’s easy to make and healthier than traditional fried taquitos. Shredded chicken is mixed with creamy cheese and bold spices, rolled into tortillas, and baked to golden perfection.
Equipment
- - Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- - Spatula or spoon
- - Basting brush (for oil)
- - Parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- #### For the Chicken Filling
- - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or pre-cooked
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1 teaspoon chili powder
- - 1 teaspoon cumin
- - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- - 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
- - 1/4 cup salsa or diced green chilies
- #### For the Taquitos
- - 10 small corn or flour tortillas
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
- #### For Serving
- - Salsa
- - Guacamole
- - Sour cream
- - Chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
- **Preheat the Oven**
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- **Prepare the Chicken Filling**
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, shredded cheese, cream cheese, and salsa. Mix until well combined.
- **Warm the Tortillas**
- Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds to make them more pliable.
- **Assemble the Taquitos**
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat for all tortillas.
- **Bake the Taquitos**
- Lightly brush each taquito with olive oil to help them crisp up. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- **Serve**
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.