Baked Chicken Taquitos
Delicious Baked Chicken Taquitos that are easy to make and full of flavor.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- microwave
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 ½–3 cups cooked shredded chicken about 12 oz cooked
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛–¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder optional
- 3–4 tablespoon cilantro minced
- 1 tablespoon salsa your favorite, red or green
- 12 pieces corn tortillas warmed
- olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with spray olive oil or brush with olive oil.
- Make filling by stirring together chicken, spices, cilantro, and salsa. Stir to combine. The mixture should not be very wet.
- To assemble, warm tortillas slightly.
- For each taquito, spoon about 3-4 tablespoon of the chicken mixture down the center of the tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with a little olive oil or mist lightly with spray olive oil.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown. Serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole, or taco toppings!
Nutrition
Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8.7gFat: 2.1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 198.9mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 0.3g
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