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Oven baked chicken taquitos served on a plate with salsa.

Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos

Enjoy crispy and flavorful baked chicken taquitos that are easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper
Wrap
  • 12 small corn tortillas Warm them for pliability
Cooking
  • Cooking spray or oil for brushing cooking spray or oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a skillet until they are pliable.
  4. Place a few tablespoons of the filling in the center of each tortilla and roll them tightly.
  5. Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  6. Lightly spray or brush the taquitos with oil.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Notes

Serve hot with additional salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or diced avocado. To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for crispy results.