Baked Chicken Taquitos
Crispy and flavorful baked chicken taquitos made with shredded chicken, cheese, and spices wrapped in corn tortillas. A healthier alternative to fried taquitos, perfect as a snack or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 corn tortillas
Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, chopped onion, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Warm the corn tortillas to make them pliable by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture near the edge of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the tops of the rolled taquitos with cooking spray to help them crisp up during baking.
Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.