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Chicken taquitos on a round plate topped with chopped tomato, guacamole and sour cream.

Baked Chicken Taquitos

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Deanna
Flour tortillas, filled with chicken, salsa and cheese and baked until hot and crispy. 
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Ingredients

  • 3 Cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 Cup prepared salsa your favourite brand
  • 1 Cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 12 6-inch flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Spray a 9x13 baking sheet with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium size bowl, mix the shredded chicken, salsa, cheese and taco seasoning until well combined.
  • Spread 3-4 tablespoons of chicken along the middle of a tortilla then roll it up. Place the taquito seam side down on the baking sheet and repeat with remaining filling and tortillas.
  • Depending on the size of your tortillas you should get 10-12 taquitos.
  • Lightly spray or brush the tops with a bit of oil then place in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes until the filling is hot, cheese is melted and taquitos are lightly crispy and golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 2mg