Crispy Chicken and Cheese Mexican Taquitos — FamilyPlate recipe🌮

Crispy Chicken and Cheese Mexican Taquitos

Enjoy these crispy chicken and cheese taquitos, perfect for a quick and fun lunch that kids will love! Filled with seasoned chicken and melted cheese, these taquitos are rolled and baked until golden brown, offering a tasty twist on a classic Mexican favorite.

🇲🇽 Mexican
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
Kid-Friendly

Nutrition (per serving)

210kcal
Calories
12g
Protein
16g
Carbs
10g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
  • 10 small flour tortillas
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.

  3. 3

    Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.

  4. 4

    Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one end of each tortilla, then tightly roll it up.

  5. 5

    Place the rolled taquitos seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.

  7. 7

    Remove from the oven and serve warm with sour cream on the side for dipping.

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