Description
Homemade Taquitos are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tortillas with a savory filling that will bring your taste buds to life. These delightful rolls are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a game night or a cozy dinner at home. With a golden exterior and mouthwatering cheese and chicken filling, each bite is a celebration of flavor and nostalgia. Serve them with fresh salsa verde or sour cream for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- ½ cup salsa verde (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lay a tortilla flat, fill it with two tablespoons of chicken mixture, sprinkle cheese on top, and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with salsa verde or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg