Amazing 10 Cheesy Chicken Taquitos with Salsa Verde
Make these baked Cheesy Chicken Taquitos with Salsa Verde for a fun, kid-approved dinner. They are simple to prepare and deliver that satisfying crunch everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 taquitos
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
- 1/4 cup salsa verde (plus more for serving)
- 8 small flour tortillas (6 inch)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, and 1/4 cup of salsa verde. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
- Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave or a dry skillet until they are soft and pliable. This prevents cracking when rolling.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla.
- Tightly roll up each tortilla. Place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops of the rolled taquitos with cooking spray.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately with extra salsa verde for dipping.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save prep time.
- For extra crunch, flip the taquitos halfway through baking.
- If you prefer, you can use a small amount of cream cheese mixed with the chicken for a creamier filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Approx. 18g
- Cholesterol: Low