Description
Discover the irresistible comfort of our Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe! These delightful taquitos are filled with a creamy mixture of chicken, spices, and cheese, all wrapped in a perfectly crisp tortilla. Ideal for family dinners, game nights, or as a tasty snack, this recipe promises to please with its mouthwatering flavor and satisfying crunch. Plus, oven baking ensures a healthier option without compromising on taste. Customize them with your favorite ingredients to make them truly yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 green onions (minced)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (minced)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 16–18 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for dipping)
- 1 tbsp cilantro (minced, for dipping)
- 1/2 lime (juiced, for dipping)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with olive oil and spices, then bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F (218°C). In a microwave-safe bowl, soften cream cheese; mix in sour cream, salsa, spices, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, cheeses, and shredded chicken until well combined.
- Fill each tortilla with a few tablespoons of the mixture; roll tightly and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with melted butter if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg