Description
Homemade Chicken Taquitos are a delightful fusion of crispy tortillas filled with tender, seasoned chicken and gooey cheese. Perfect for any occasion, these golden treats bring a burst of flavor to your table and are sure to be a hit at gatherings or cozy movie nights. Serve them with your favorite dips for an unforgettable culinary experience that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream (optional: add lime juice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Toss in the chicken breasts until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly before shredding.
- Mix shredded chicken with half of the cheese.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make pliable. Spoon chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly, placing seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg