Description
These baked chicken taquitos offer a lighter, healthier twist on the classic fried favorite. Crispy on the outside and filled with seasoned shredded chicken, they make a satisfying meal for family dinners or solo nights.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, salsa or taco sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese.
3. Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds under a damp paper towel to make them pliable.
4. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on each tortilla and roll tightly, placing them seam-side down on the baking sheet.
5. Brush or spray each taquito lightly with olive oil or avocado oil to promote browning.
6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
7. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes on a wire rack before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
Keywords: baked chicken taquitos, crispy taquitos, shredded taco chicken, healthy dinner, family meals, small dinners, homemade dinner