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Crispy Chicken Taquitos

Crispy chicken taquitos are delicious rolled tacos filled with savory seasoned chicken and cheese, perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (boneless and shredded)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 0.5 cup diced onions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the taquitos
  • 10-12 pieces corn tortillas
  • Cooking oil spray (or light vegetable oil for frying)
Optional toppings
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • salsa

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, onions, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over low heat for about 10-15 seconds, just until they become pliable, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for about 20 seconds.
Assembly
  1. For each tortilla, add about 2 tablespoons of the filling. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, securing it well. Use a toothpick if necessary to keep them closed.
  2. Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
Cooking
  1. Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking oil.
  2. Bake for 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  3. Remove from the oven and serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For best results, warm and pliable tortillas prevent them from breaking. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for a month.