Crispy Chicken Taquitos (Printable)
Golden rolled tortillas with seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and spices
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
02 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
05 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
→ Taquitos
13 - 12 small corn tortillas (6-inch)
14 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ For Serving
15 - Salsa
16 - Guacamole
17 - Sour cream
18 - Lime wedges
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and sour cream. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-45 seconds until pliable. This prevents cracking when rolling.
04 - Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling along one edge of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush or spray the tops and sides of taquitos lightly with vegetable oil to promote even browning and crunch.
06 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning once halfway through for even crispiness on all sides.
07 - Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The filling stays incredibly moist while the outside gets perfectly crunchy every time
- You can prep the filling ahead and roll them fresh when ready to bake
- They reheat beautifully so leftovers become tomorrows lunch
02 -
- Skimping on tortilla warming time guarantees cracks and frustration
- Overfilling causes blowouts in the oven so keep filling to 2 tablespoons max
03 -
- Use kitchen tongs to flip taquitos halfway through cooking without burning your fingers
- If your tortillas still crack, try stacking them with a damp paper towel between each layer