Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish perfect for any occasion. Crispy on the outside with a flavorful, creamy chicken filling, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes 16-18 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Chicken Filling:
- 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
For the Creamy Mixture:
- 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
Other Ingredients:
- 16–18 small flour tortillas*
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp cilantro (minced)
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Season and bake the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, spices, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, shredded cheeses, and shredded chicken.
- Fill and roll the tortillas: Spoon some filling onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the taquitos at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make the dipping sauce: Mix sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic powder for the dipping sauce.
Notes
- If desired, brush the taquitos with melted butter before baking for extra crispiness.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like jalapeños or black beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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