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Cheesy Baked Chicken Taquitos

Crispy baked chicken taquitos with melted cheese and fresh salsa on wood.
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These taquitos swap deep-frying for a crisp oven bake, locking in juicy flavor without the extra oil. You get an irresistible golden shell and gooey cheese in every bite, proving healthy can be seriously delicious. It is a simple, feel-good dinner that comes together without fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup finely diced green onions
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, both cheeses, sour cream, green onions, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
  3. Briefly warm the tortillas to make them pliable. Wrap a stack in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds, or heat individually in a dry skillet.
  4. Place a warm tortilla on a clean surface. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third. Roll up tightly from the filled end.
  5. Place the rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Lightly brush or spray the tops of all the taquitos with olive oil or melted butter.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tortillas are crisp and golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas. Warm tortillas thoroughly to prevent cracking. Do not overfill. Leftover unbaked taquitos can be frozen on a baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag; bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes.

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