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Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos (Easy Crowd-Pleasing Finger Food)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 16 taquitos
Calories: 145

Ingredients
  

Creamy Spiced Chicken Filling
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or baked chicken breasts
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced mild green chiles drained
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Tortillas & Crisping Oil
  • 16 small yellow or white corn tortillas standard 6-inch taco size
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil for brushing tops
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt for sprinkling before baking
Toppings & Fresh Dips
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/3 cup cotija cheese or queso fresco crumbled
  • 1 cup fresh chunky guacamole
  • 1 cup roasted salsa verde or pico de gallo
  • 1 whole lime cut into wedges

Method
 

Mix the Creamy Chicken Filling
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a fork until smooth. Add the shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, drained green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
Warm & Roll the Corn Tortillas
  1. Wrap a stack of 5 to 6 corn tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 35 to 45 seconds until steaming hot, soft, and pliable (warming is essential so the corn tortillas do not crack when rolled!).
  2. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling in a neat line across the lower third of each warm tortilla. Roll the tortilla as tightly as possible around the filling.
  3. Place the rolled taquito seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas, arranging them closely in a single row.
Bake to Golden Blistered Perfection
  1. Brush the tops and sides of all rolled taquitos generously with olive oil or avocado oil. Sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.
  2. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, until the corn shells are golden brown, blistered, and audibly shatter-crispy. (For extra color, broil on high for the final 60 seconds).
Garnish & Serve Party-Style
  1. Transfer crispy taquitos to a wide serving platter, stacking them pyramid-style.
  2. Drizzle with Mexican crema, sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, and serve immediately alongside fresh guacamole, salsa verde, and lime wedges!

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 11gFat: 6.5gSaturated Fat: 3.2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 0.9mg

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