Baked Salsa Chicken Taquitos

 

Welcome!

In this post, I am sharing a recipe for salsa chicken taquitos.  Why make chicken taquitos? Because they are a delicious, easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for any meal of the day.  They are baked instead of fried, making them a healthy comfort food. 

Ingredients:

• 10 - 12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
• Olive oil

Instructions: 

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.  Line a large baking sheet with foil.
• Warm corn tortillas according to package directions.
• Using a small bowl, mix the chicken, salsa, and cheese.
• Place 2 heaping tablespoons of chicken in the center of each corn tortilla.  Roll the tortilla up tightly and place on a baking sheet.

• Brush the outside of the taquitos with olive oil.
• Bake the taquitos for 15 minutes.

Variations: 

• Instead of chicken, you can substitute a different meat or try beans.
• Instead of reduced fat cheddar cheese, try Colby, Monterrey, or any other cheese you like.

 Sauce / Dip for the Taquitos:

• Extra salsa
• Bean dip
• Sour Cream / Ranch Dip (Mix equal parts ranch dressing and sour cream)
• Guacamole 
• Queso dip 
• Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 

Side Dish Ideas for the Taquitos:

• Nachos
• Rice and beans
• Cauliflower Rice
• Cheese Soup
• Broccoli Cheese Soup

Reheating Instructions:

• To reheat taquitos in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Bake the taquitos for 10 minutes.
• To reheat taquitos in the microwave, place the taquitos on a microwave-safe dish.  Cover the taquitos with a damp paper towel.  Microwave for 1 minute.  If additional time is needed, continue microwaving the taquitos in 30 second intervals. 

Enjoy!