Description
Homemade Chicken Taquitos are the perfect blend of crispy tortillas and flavorful filling, making them an ideal snack or main dish for any occasion. Packed with tender, seasoned chicken and melted cheese, these taquitos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether you serve them at a game night or a casual gathering, they will warm everyone’s hearts and tantalize their taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for dipping)
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo or salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Shred the cooked chicken and mix in cilantro and shredded cheese.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (80g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg