Description
Savor the crunch of homemade Chicken Taquitos, where crispy tortillas meet a savory filling of seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and spices. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, these taquitos are a crowd-pleaser that brings joy to every meal. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 10 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sour cream and salsa for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, place chicken breasts and minced garlic; cover with water. Boil until cooked through (15-20 minutes), then shred the chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro; mix well.
- Lay out tortillas on a flat surface; spoon about two tablespoons of filling onto one end and roll tightly.
- Arrange taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg