Description

Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos! Juicy, creamy, and wrapped in a perfectly crisp shell – enjoy a fuss-free, flavorful feast that skips the frying pan.

Ingredients

3 large chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp salt

8 oz 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

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Mix chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt; drizzle chicken with olive oil and season both sides.

3. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F. Shred and cool.

4. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (218°C).

5. In a large bowl, soften cream cheese, then add sour cream, salsa, seasonings, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, cheeses, and shredded chicken. Mix well.

6. Add 2–3 tablespoons filling to each tortilla and roll tightly.

7. Place seam-side down on parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with butter or oil for extra crispness.

8. Bake 15–20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

9. For dipping sauce: combine sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic powder.

Notes

Brush tortillas with butter for extra crispiness.

Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.

Taquitos can be frozen before or after baking for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taquito
Calories: 264
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 390mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 65mg