Description
Baked Cheesy Cuban Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of Cuban cuisine with cheesy goodness, perfect for a snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 small flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Place a generous amount of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll them tightly.
- Place the taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
- These taquitos can be frozen before baking for a quick meal later.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked Cheesy Cuban Chicken Taquitos, Cuban Taquitos, Cheesy Taquitos, Chicken Taquitos