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Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos: A Beginner’s Guide to Crispy, Cheesy, and Healthy Mexican Comfort Food

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Crispy oven-baked taquitos filled with a creamy, cheesy chicken mixture. A healthier and easier alternative to fried taquitos, perfect for beginners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 green onions, minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 16–18 small flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (dipping sauce)
  • 1 tbsp cilantro (dipping sauce)
  • 1/2 lime, juiced (dipping sauce)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (dipping sauce)

Instructions

Chicken:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare Spices: Mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Prepare Chicken: Drizzle olive oil on the chicken breasts, then sprinkle a small amount of the spice mix on both sides, ensuring even coating.
  4. Bake Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a parchment paper or baking mat-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Shred Chicken: Remove from the oven and use two forks to shred the chicken while it is still warm. Set aside to cool slightly.

Filling:

  1. Preheat Oven: Turn the oven up to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Soften Cream Cheese: Place the cream cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 20-30 seconds or until soft and easily mixed.
  3. Combine Filling Ingredients: Add the sour cream, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, and shredded chicken to the bowl with the softened cream cheese. Mix to thoroughly combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Assembly:

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat and set aside.
  2. Fill Tortillas: Add a few tablespoons of the chicken filling mixture to the lower edge of a tortilla, taking care to leave space on the ends to prevent the filling from oozing out during baking.
  3. Roll Taquitos: Roll up the tortilla tightly like a taquito and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Repeat: Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. Crisp (Optional): If you want the taquitos to be extra crispy, you can brush them with a little melted butter or cooking spray before baking.
  6. Bake Taquitos: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas turn golden brown and crispy.
  7. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Dipping Sauce:

  1. Combine Ingredients: Mix all dipping sauce ingredients (sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic powder) in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. Chill: Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use warm tortillas for easier rolling.
  • Don’t overfill the tortillas.
  • Brush with butter for extra crispiness.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked.

Find it online: https://paularecipes.com/oven-baked-chicken-taquitos-a-beginners-guide-to-crispy-cheesy-and-healthy-mexican-comfort-food/