Description
Baked Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, featuring crispy golden tortillas filled with a savory blend of shredded chicken, cheese, and spices. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these delicious bites deliver restaurant-quality flavors right at home. Easy to customize with your favorite fillings, they promise an explosion of flavor in every bite. Serve them hot with a drizzle of sour cream or your favorite salsa for a delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For serving: sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Once cooled slightly, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, minced garlic, cheese, and spices until well coated.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg