Description
These Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and simple Mexican-inspired dish perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. Filled with seasoned chicken and cheese, these baked taquitos are crispy on the outside and packed with flavor. Customize with your favorite toppings for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 8–10 gluten-free corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing or spraying)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheese, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave, spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Lightly brush or spray the tops with olive oil and bake for 15–20 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- For dairy-free option, use dairy-free cheese.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
