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Baked Chicken Taquitos
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Baked Chicken Taquitos

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican Inspired
Keyword baked-chicken-taquitos, chicken-taquito, easy-chicken-recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 18 servings
Calories 118kcal

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded colby-jack or monterey jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa (mild, medium or hot your preference)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dark chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 18 corn tortillas
  • Assorted toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, tomato, queso fresco, lettuce, green onion etc

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Liberally spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix together chicken, cheese, salsa, salt, lemon pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic and onion powders. Mix until fully combined.
  • Cover corn tortillas with a damp paper towel and heat for 10-15 seconds in the microwave to warm slightly before filling.
  • Divide filling between corn tortillas, about 2-3 Tbsp each. Roll jelly roll style. Place seam side down on pan.
  • Spray taquitos liberally with cooking spray. Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden and heated through.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

To make Chicken Taquitos in an Air Fryer: Assemble the taquitos per the recipe. Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray then arrange the taquitos in the basket with space between to allow for air to circulate. Spray the taquitos with cooking spray or an oil mister then cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes. Check halfway through and turn spraying any dry spots with cooking spray or oil. Cook in batches if needed, depending on the size of the air fryer being used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg