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

Spicy chicken taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun appetizer for a party. These crispy rolled tacos are filled with flavorful shredded chicken, cheese, and spices, then baked until they are golden brown and crunchy. They are always a hit with both kids and adults and can be customized with different toppings and dipping sauces to suit your taste preferences.

To make these delicious taquitos, you will need a few simple ing...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
  • ½ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio®)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 taquitos

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine shredded chicken, 1/2 of the pepper Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, cilantro, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl; mix well.
  • Place equal amounts of filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly to close, and place seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn taquitos over, sprinkle with remaining pepper Jack cheese, and bake until cheese is melted and taquitos are crispy, about 5 more minutes.
  • While taquitos are baking, mix sour cream and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl for dipping sauce. Serve with taquitos.
  • Nutrition

    433 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 782mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 265mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 277mg