Crispy Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Taquitos

These Crispy Chipotle Chicken Taquitos are super easy to cook, which makes them perfect for those busy game day mornings when you’re prepping for your guests coming over later.

Taquitos are one of my favorite game-day snacks because they’re oven-baked to crunchy perfection with a flavor-packed filling that’s high in protein. They’re fantastic for kids and adults, so no more stress about meeting everybody’s taste buds!

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Ingredients:

• Olive Oil
• Yellow Onion, finely diced
• Garlic Cloves, minced
• Red Gold Roasted Garlic Tomato Paste
• Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
• Chili Powder
• Smoked Paprika
• Dried Oregano
• Salt
• Cooked Shredded Chicken
• Scallions, chopped
• Fresh Cilantro, chopped
• Corn Tortillas, warmed
• Shredded Mexican Cheese, or pepper jack
• Sour Cream, for serving
• Ranch, for serving

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How to Make Homemade Taquitos:

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to saute until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until liquid has been reduced by half.
6. Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and salt.
7. Add the shredded chicken, scallions, and cilantro. Mix well.
8. Remove from heat to cool.
9. Add 2 tablespoons of chipotle chicken mixture in each warmed tortilla and 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheese in the center. Roll up tightly. Place seam side down on the prepared parchment paper.
10. Drizzle the taquitos with the remaining olive oil.
11. Bake for 12 minutes, then flip to bake for 10-15 minutes, until crispy.
12. Enjoy warm with a drizzle of sour cream and ranch on the side!

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Can Taquitos be Made in Advance?

Yes, taquitos are great make ahead recipes that you can freezer for up to 1 month or store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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How to Reheat Taquitos?

Reheat taquitos in the oven on a parchment paper lined baking pan at 400F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy again. You can also reheat in the air fryer with the same instructions as before.

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Cook with me! ⬇️

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I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL

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