Description
Experience the mouthwatering delight of Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos, a perfect comfort food for any occasion. These crispy, golden taquitos are filled with juicy shredded chicken, creamy goodness, and a blend of flavorful spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that you’ll serve up a dish everyone will love. With their healthier baked approach, you can indulge guilt-free while savoring every bite. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible homemade taquitos!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 16–18 small flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 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)
- 1/2 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 until cooked through (20-25 minutes).
- Shred the chicken and mix it with softened cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, spices, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and cheeses in a bowl.
- Roll filling in tortillas tightly and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) and bake for another 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg