Cheesy Chicken Taquitos – Easy Recipes for Flavorful Dinners
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these easy chicken taquitos are perfect for weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Olive oil spray
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
- ½ cup sour cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Arrange the taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet and spray the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, prepare the avocado lime crema by blending avocado, sour cream, lime zest and juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve the taquitos warm with the avocado lime crema for dipping.