Crispy Shredded Chicken Baked Taquitos

Rolled up tortillas filled with shredded chicken

Crispy Shredded Chicken Baked Taquitos

Crispy Baked Shredded Chicken Taquitos are a healthier, baked version of everyone's fried favorite. Crockpot Mexican shredded chicken and sharp cheddar cheese are rolled into tortillas, brushed with oil, and baked on a wire rack until golden and crunchy.

Course Dinner Ideas

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings taquitos

Calories 495

Author Janette

Ingredients

12 small corn or flour tortillas
3 cups (375 grams) crockpot Mexican shredded chicken
2 ½ cups (125 grams) sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Place a rack inside a baking sheet.
Take a tortilla and add 2 or 3 tablespoons of shredded chicken on the lower ⅓ of the tortilla closest to you, spread evenly.
Top the chicken with 1 tablespoon of cheese (or more if you like it cheesy).
Starting with the edge closest to you, roll the tortilla tightly. Secure with a toothpick. Brush the outside with oil. Set on the rack on the baking sheet seam side down. Repeat until all the tortillas are used.
Bake in the center of the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove toothpick before serving. (see note for freezing instructions)

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Notes

To freeze, bake for 10 minutes, remove from the oven and cool completely. Transfer to freezer bags or well sealed containers. They will keep frozen for 2-3 months. To reheat, 400°F (205°C) for 10 minutes.

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