These spicy chicken taquitos are a flavorful and satisfying snack or appetizer. Crispy tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, cheese, and spices make for a delicious treat that is sure to please everyone at your next gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
- Sour cream and guacamole for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, salsa, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll it up tightly. Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spray the taquitos with cooking spray and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve the spicy chicken taquitos hot with sour cream and guacamole for dipping.
Interesting Facts
Taquitos are a popular Mexican snack that is typically made with corn tortillas filled with various ingredients.
You can customize the filling for these taquitos by adding your favorite toppings like diced jalapenos or black beans.