Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos
These Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos are filled with shredded chicken and cheese, seasoned to perfection, and baked until crispy.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
For the Taquitos
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil spray or olive oil
For Serving
- Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place a small amount of filling on each tortilla, roll them tightly, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the taquitos with olive oil or brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Notes
For extra crunch, you can broil them for a few minutes after baking.