Baked Taquitos Recipe

Name: Baked Taquitos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing tortillas and oiling a baking sheet; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (I used regular salt); 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 12 tortillas (6inches); 1 1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing tortillas and oiling a baking sheet
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (I used regular salt)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
12 tortillas (6inches)
1 1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 425F and oil a baking sheet.
2
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add onions and cook until starting to turn translucent, 3-5 minutes.
3
Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt. Stir to combine and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until fragrant.
4
Take from heat and stir in cilantro and chicken. Set aside.
5
IF YOU ARE USING FLOUR TORTILLAS:
6
Lay tortilla on work surface and spread 2 or 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture over bottom third. Top with cheese and roll up.
7
Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spray or brush tortillas lightly with oil.
8
Bake until crisp and lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately.
9
IF YOU ARE USING CORN TORTILLAS.
10
Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a skillet or pot wide enough to hold tortillas.
11
Dip tortillas one at a time, briefly, just to soften, 1-2 seconds (I find it might take 3-4).
12
Lay tortilla on work surface and spread 2 or 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture over bottom third. Top with cheese and roll up.
13
Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spray or brush tortillas lightly with oil.
14
Bake until crisp and lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing tortillas and oiling a baking sheet, 1 cup onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Baked Taquitos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Taquitos

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