Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup creamy cheese (like cheddar or cream cheese)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 small tortillas
- Oil for brushing
- Guacamole or salsa for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, creamy cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place the taquitos seam side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with a little oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with guacamole or salsa.
Notes
For a faster prep, use a rotisserie chicken. Store taquitos in the fridge for up to three days and reheat to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg