CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Chicken Taquitos are crispy rolled tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party finger food, they’re easy to bake or fry and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Taquitos:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare Filling:
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheddar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
Roll Taquitos:
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of chicken mixture on each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam side down on baking sheet.
Bake Taquitos:
- Brush taquitos lightly with olive oil and bake for 15–20 minutes until crispy and golden.
Serve:
- Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for dipping.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Roll taquitos in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Variations: Add black beans, corn, or peppers for extra flavor.
- Frying Option: Fry in oil for extra crispy taquitos instead of baking.
- Serving: Perfect as appetizers or party finger foods.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days; reheat in oven until warm.