Description
These Gluten-Free Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with flavorful shredded chicken and gooey cheese, these baked taquitos are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a tasty meal!
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For assembling:
- 10–12 gluten-free corn tortillas
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Warm the tortillas: Warm the tortillas in the microwave to make them pliable. Spoon filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Bake the taquitos: Place the taquitos on the baking sheet, seam side down. Lightly spray with olive oil and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve warm with guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Notes
- If your tortillas crack, try warming them longer or using a damp kitchen towel to steam. Taquitos can also be air-fried at 400°F for 8–10 minutes. Freeze unbaked taquitos for a quick meal later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
