Baked Chicken Taquitos
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
300 calories
24g protein
26g carbs
11g fat
2g fiber
Ingredients
- 8 Small tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Cheese
- 1/3 cup Salsa verde
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Warm the tortillas before anything else: wrap the stack in a damp kitchen towel and microwave 45 seconds. Warm tortillas roll without cracking. This step is non-negotiable.
- Toss the shredded chicken with the salsa verde and half of the shredded cheese.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling along one edge of each tortilla and roll up tight, like a cigar.
- Arrange seam-side down on the baking sheet with no space between them. Neighbors help them stay rolled.
- Brush or spray the tops lightly with oil, which is what makes them brown and crisp.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until crisp and golden at the edges. Cool 3 minutes before serving so the cheese sets slightly.