Easy Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe
This Easy Baked Chicken Taquitos recipe delivers crispy, golden rolled tortillas filled with a creamy blend of shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and flavorful salsa verde. Perfect as a delicious appetizer or snack, these taquitos are baked for a healthier twist on the classic fried version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa verde
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Tortillas & Finishing
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Filling. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded rotisserie chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa verde, garlic powder, and salt until you have a uniform mixture.
- Warm Tortillas. Warm the corn tortillas to make them pliable; this can be done by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for about 30 seconds or heating them briefly on a skillet.
- Fill and Roll. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling near one edge of each tortilla, then roll tightly to enclose the filling completely.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet. Place each rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to prevent them from unrolling during baking.
- Brush with Oil. Lightly brush each taquito with oil to promote crispiness and golden color when baked.
- Bake Taquitos. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the taquitos turn golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve. Remove the taquitos from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving to enjoy their crispy texture safely.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor, or substitute with cooked shredded chicken breast.
- Softening tortillas is key to avoid cracks while rolling; warming them on a skillet or in the microwave works well.
- Brush oil lightly to keep the taquitos crisp without making them greasy.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa verde for dipping.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapenos to the filling.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking for up to 24 hours.
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