Description
Chicken Taquitos are a delightful fusion of crispy tortillas wrapped around tender, flavorful chicken. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, these golden treats are paired beautifully with fresh guacamole and zesty salsa. With minimal prep time and an explosion of flavors, Chicken Taquitos will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the crispy crunch and savory goodness of this versatile dish that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for brushing)
- Salsa and guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken breasts along with cumin and chili powder; cook until chicken is fully cooked (7-10 minutes). Shred the chicken using two forks once slightly cooled.
- Spoon shredded chicken onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with guacamole and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg