Easy Chicken Taquitos

Easy Chicken Taquitos
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    472

Craving crispy, savory taquitos without the fuss? These homemade chicken taquitos deliver big flavor with minimal effort. Featuring a simple yet satisfying filling of tender chicken, sharp cheddar, and a fiery kick of hot sauce, they're baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a satisfying side, or a fun, customizable main course!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    23 g
  • Cholesterol
    34 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    14 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    292 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View In a mixing bowl, combine the drained chicken chunks and shredded cheddar cheese. Add hot pepper sauce to your liking, stirring until well combined. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Warm each corn tortilla individually in a dry skillet over medium heat for approximately 10 seconds per side, just until pliable and easy to roll. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture onto one half of a warmed tortilla. Roll it up tightly, starting from the filled side, to form a taquito. Place the taquito seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas are filled. (15 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy to your liking. (30 minutes)

For extra flavor, try using rotisserie chicken instead of canned chicken.
Add a pinch of cumin or chili powder to the chicken mixture for a southwestern twist.
Serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or any other desired toppings.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 157 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Alvera Kunde

    I thought they were a bit bland, but a dollop of sour cream and some salsa fixed that right up!

  • Orin Weber

    These are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

  • Wilma Koss

    I used rotisserie chicken and they were amazing! Definitely making these again.

  • Amely Torpmayer

    Simple recipe, but very satisfying. Thank you!

  • Mckenna Connelly

    My tortillas kept cracking. Next time I'll definitely try microwaving them first.

  • Raphael Aufderhar

    I air fried these and they came out perfectly crispy!

  • Curtis Becker

    These were so easy and a hit with the kids! I added some black beans to the filling for extra fiber.

  • Nolan Nolan

    So quick and easy to make. I love that you can customize the filling with whatever you have on hand!

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