Crispy Chicken Taquitos (Print Version)
Golden rolled tortillas with seasoned chicken and cheese, baked until perfectly crispy and ready for dipping.
# 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 (optional for creamier filling)
→ Taquitos
13 - 12 small corn tortillas (6-inch)
14 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for brushing or spraying)
→ For Serving (optional)
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 (if using). Mix well until evenly distributed.
03 - Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30–45 seconds until pliable. This prevents cracking during 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 crispiness.
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 Advice:
01 -
- The outside gets impossibly crispy while staying tender inside, creating that perfect texture contrast that makes you reach for just one more
- They reheat beautifully so you can make a batch and have happy snacks waiting for you all week long
02 -
- Cold tortillas crack and break, so warming them is not optional if you want neat rolls
- Overfilling makes them burst open in the oven, so resist the urge to stuff them like burritos
03 -
- Using two different cheeses means better melt and more complex flavor than just one variety
- The damp paper towel trick is worth memorizing since it works for rolling any tortilla dish