Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe! These delicious little rolls are filled with a creamy blend of chicken, spices, and cheese, all wrapped in a perfectly crisp shell. Ideal for family dinners or game day gatherings, this healthier alternative skips frying without sacrificing flavor. With a quick preparation time and simple ingredients, you can whip up these tasty taquitos in no time. Perfectly versatile, they can be served as an appetizer, snack, or main dish. Pair them with your favorite dips, and watch them disappear from the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 16–18 small flour tortillas
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and mix with cream cheese, salsa, spices, and shredded cheeses.
- Roll the mixture in tortillas and place seam-side down on a 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: 1 taquito (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg