Description
Experience the delightful comfort of Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos, a perfect blend of crispy tortillas filled with creamy, flavorful chicken. These easy-to-make taquitos offer a healthier alternative to fried versions while still delivering that satisfying crunch. Whether for game night, family dinners, or casual get-togethers, these savory bites are sure to impress. Customize the filling with your favorite ingredients and enjoy them with various dips and sides for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- 16–18 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 tbsp cilantro (minced, for serving)
- 1/2 lime (juiced, for serving)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil and spices; bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and mix with cream cheese, salsa, spices, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and cheeses.
- Roll filling in tortillas; place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg