Baked Chicken Cheese Taquitos: Easy, Cheesy Comfort Food
Enjoy the deliciousness of baked chicken cheese taquitos, the perfect cheesy comfort food for easy weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheese, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place a few tablespoons of the mixture on each tortilla, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the taquitos with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
- These taquitos can be made ahead and frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Cheese Taquitos