How to Make Easy Chicken Taquitos - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a simple and delicious appetizer or meal that the whole family will love, then look no further than these Easy Chicken Taquitos. These crispy rolled tacos are filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese, and they make for a perfect snack, party food, or even a main dish. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make and can be customized to suit your tastes. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or just looking for a quick and tasty meal, these taquitos are sure to becom...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chicken chunks, drained or 1 1/4 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped
  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 5 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco), or more to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 taquitos

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine chicken and cheese in a bowl; stir in hot pepper sauce to taste.
  • Warm tortillas one at a time in a skillet over medium heat until flexible, about 10 seconds per side.
  • Spread about 1 heaping tablespoonful of chicken mixture over half of a warmed tortilla. Roll tightly to form a taquito starting at the filled side of the tortilla. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden crisp and to your liking, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 292mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 167mg