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Baked Chicken Taquitos
Servings:
4
Ready In:
30 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Wait Time:
0 minutes
Spiciness:
0/5

Ingredients

  • 1 (tablespoon) olive oil, more for brushing tortillas
  • 1 (cup) chopped onion
  • 1 (package) chicken fajita seasoning
  • 1 (pound) chicken breast tenders, diced into small pieces
  • 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 (cup) shredded Monterey jack or cheddar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and oil a baking sheet. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add onion and cook until starting to soften and turn translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken and chicken fajita seasoning: cook 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Set aside.
  2. Warm tortillas in microwave for 5-10 seconds to ease rolling process. Lay tortilla on a work surface and spread 2 or 3 tablespoons chicken mixture over bottom third. Top with a tablespoon of cheese and roll up. Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spray or brush tortillas lightly with oil and bake until crisp and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
  3. Optional: Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Comments

  • Karen
    Karen

    Terriffic & easy!

    about 1 year ago
  • Elizabeth
    Elizabeth

    The entire family loved these! We'll add this recipe into rotation.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anne
    Anne

    Easy and very good!

    about 1 year ago
  • Courtney
    Courtney

    I added some refried beans to the inside of the tortillas before putting in the chicken, onion and cheese. Both my husband and four year old loved it - which only happens once in a blue moon around here...

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    good

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    new family favorite

    about 1 year ago
  • Michelle
    Michelle

    I liked it. Others in my household not so much. They wanted somthing in it besides just chick

    about 1 year ago
  • Christoph
    Christoph

    Fairly easy to make. I used white corn tortillas and glazed them with butter before baking.

    about 1 year ago
  • Karen
    Karen

    I must have done something wrong, because ours were good, but dry. We topped them with salsa, but what else can we try? We have Mexican family members who cook taquitos and they're great! I don't have this talent, apparently. :(

    10 months ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    @Karen- You could add a about 1/3 cup soft cream cheese and 1/3 salsa (of your choice) to the chicken/cheese filling before you roll it up in the tortilla and bake. While, cream cheese is not a traditional taquito ingredient, I do this when I make baked taquitos and helps prevent that dry texture you are experiencing and gives a nice creamy texture and flavor.

    9 months ago
  • Karen
    Karen

    Sounds good - I'll try it! Thank you, Chef Heather.

    9 months ago
  • Sandra
    Sandra

    Would you please provide nutricianal info-thanks!

    9 months ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Sandra, I am a chef, not a nutritionist. But according to my calculations, the nutritional information for this recipe is as follows: Serving size: About 3 taquitos, 450 calories (150 from fat), 17g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 85mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 33g protein. This nutrition information is an estimate only. We use software to calculate the nutritional analysis from the individual ingredients in each recipe. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the information, and there can be no assurance that any of the information contained therein has not been, or will not be changed or altered.

    9 months ago
  • judith
    judith

    Chef Leslie
    It would be nice if we had nutritional information on all recipes....this is an important piece of our table menus
    Thank you

    9 months ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Judith, we are working toward having the nutritional information for all recipes on our site. Thanks for your input.

    9 months ago
  • judith
    judith

    Thank you Chef Leslie.....I will be looking forward to it.....I love this site.

    9 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Did you shred the chicken?

    9 months ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    @Anonymous- If preparing this recipe according to the directions, by pan searing the chicken, I would dice the chicken into small pieces before cooking. I have edited the recipe to be more clear with this step. However, you could certainly boil the chicken tenders (or thighs or breasts) whole and season and shred after cooking. This is actually the cooking method I prefer when I make chicken for taquitos at home.

    9 months ago
  • Lisa
    Lisa

    Yum, yum, yum! I used 12" tortillas, ground turkey, garlic cream cheese, and my own seasoning without salt, I don't follow recipes very well =) I hope they reheat well!

    9 months ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    @Lisa- I recommend reheating them in the oven (or a toaster oven) at 375 degrees for about 5 minutes or until heated through.

    9 months ago
  • Nancy
    Nancy

    Lisa, I like the way you think! I am not good at following recipes either and usually put my own spin on most everything. Making your own fajita/taco seasoning is so much..I think. Less sodium, fresher flavor. Your version sounds great!

    9 months ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    @Nancy- Homemade Taco Seasoning can easily be made at home with many ingredients found in a standard spice rack. Here is the recipe I use:

    Homemade Taco Seasoning

    4 tablespoons chili powder
    3 tablespoons paprika
    3 tablespoons ground cumin
    1 tablespoon onion powder
    2 teaspoons garlic powder
    ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    2 teaspoons dried oregano
    2 teaspoons sea salt
    2 teaspoons black pepper

    Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mix well to blend. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

    Note: Use 2 tablespoons to replace 1 package of taco seasoning in recipes. Or brown ground beef, drain grease. Add 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning and ½ cup of water. Let simmer for 10 minutes.

    9 months ago
  • Nancy
    Nancy

    Thanks Chef Heather. My comment above was supposed to say "So much better", I apparently left off the "better", lol. Thanks for actual recipe. I usually just wing it, but now I will mix some up to have on hand!

    9 months ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    No problem Nancy! We all make typos! Hope you find the taco seasoning recipe useful. I love keeping this homemade seasoning on hand and have even packaged it up in little spice jars and given it as inexpensive gifts around the holidays.

    9 months ago
  • Nancy
    Nancy

    That is great idea. Thanks Chef!

    9 months ago
  • Tonia
    Tonia

    Yummy! We served this with black beans on the side, with sour cream and salsa.

    9 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Wish I had read this before going to the grocery and purchasing a package of taco seasoning of which I only need half. Next time, though... Thanks for the ingredient list, Chef Heather.

    8 months ago
  • Betsy
    Betsy

    I do this recipe for my enchiladas. I just open a can of enchilada sauce and pour it on top. The family loves it! I've recently added strips of bell pepper inside the "taquitos" enchiladas and its an easy way to add flavor and a veggie! :)

    8 months ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    @Anonymous- Your welcome! FYI, most of the recipes here on the Food on the Table website, have questions, comments, and suggestions in the comment section below the recipe. This comment section provides very useful information by the Food on the Table chefs, employees and our talented users. I suggest checking these comments prior to making recipes to see if there are any cooking tips or suggestions that may come in handy when you prepare a recipe!

    8 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    My teenager, preteen & 8 yr old -all boys- said this recipe was definitely a keeper! I thought it was perry awesome! How can I reduce the calories?

    8 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Needs more spice/flavor

    8 months ago
  • I added the salsa to the chicken mixture to avoid dryness. They came out great! This recipe is a keeper!

    7 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    This was awesome and my family loved it! We are gluten and dairy free so I used corn tortillas instead of flour and they were great. I also made guacamole and salsa for dipping. The only problem I had was the tortillas broke apart a bit while I was rolling them but they were still tasty. Just not as pretty as they could have been. Definitely a keeper! Thanks, Tabitha

    7 months ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    @Anonymous- Glad to hear this recipe was a hit at your house! Here are a few tips to consider next time you make these and use corn tortillas. To help keep corn tortillas from breaking wrap 2-3 tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 5-10 seconds, then continue with recipe as directed. Or, heat a small amount of cooking oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. Cook the corn tortillas for 5-10 seconds per side. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and continue with recipe. If making something like enchiladas, you can simply soak the corn tortillas in the enchilada sauce for a few seconds before rolling up the filling.

    7 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Thanks so much for the helpful tips!

    7 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Really easy and good. I added spicy fat free refrained bean before adding the meat.

    7 months ago
  • Lauren
    Lauren

    Can I freeze this?

    7 months ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    Hi Lauren! Yes, these can be made ahead of time and frozen. Simply completely prepare the taquitos and arrange on a baking sheet. Place baking sheet in freezer and freeze for 3-4 hours or until solid. Then place individually frozen taquitos in a freezer bag or container. When ready to bake, arrange on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray and bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until crispy and heated through. No need to thaw before baking.

    7 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    I use ZIPLIST, is there any way that you can add that to your site. It will save the recipe and create a shopping list. You can use your PC or phone. It is a free app

    6 months ago
  • Lauren
    Lauren

    thank you chef heather

    6 months ago
  • Mike
    Mike

    we like to do a taco night once a week, and I like to switch it up one week I'll do regular beef soft tacos, and the next week I will do these taquitos, and they are delicious. some people like them with salsa or sour cream, and sometimes i break out the Santa Fe dip for them.

    6 months ago
  • Jennifer
    Jennifer

    Even my picky 5 year old ate these. Definitely a keeper. (Easy and tasty)

    5 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Good quick and easy meal, we boil our chicken then throw it into the skillet. Also add a little avocado and salsa.

    3 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    I make a recipe similar to this (2x the last two weekends by request of 19 yr. old son). I prefer using corn tortillas and brushing with melted butter to help crisp and brown in oven. I usually have precooked shredded chicken in freezer, which comes in handy for numerous meals. I mix it with cans of diced tomatoes w/green chilies or habanero (spelling?) depending are looking for

    3 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    (Cont. from above) amount of heat you like. I also add diced onion and either taco seasoning packet, or a mixture of cumin, Chili powder, garlic, adobe, and pepper until the taste wanted is achieved. I then simmer this chicken mixture until all the flavors have had time to combine nicely. Right before rolling tortillas I mix in a bag of Mexican cheese mixture, this makes it easier to roll with it combined. Before rolling each tortilla I brush lightly with butter and place on baking sheet, then bake. I have made it this way with flour tortillas also and it works well, we just prefer the corn. Serve with a side of sour cream if desired but they are tasty just the way they are!!

    3 months ago
  • Kia
    Kia

    I'm in love worth this recipe! My 4-yr old helped make it and we had a blast. Tastes great with ranch, salsa, sour cream, or by itself! Simple and delicious.

    3 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    This recipe is a keeper, even my two year old loved them...dipped in guacamole!

    3 months ago
  • Kerry
    Kerry

    I really like this recipe it is easy to make you can tweak it and today I am going to make it with leftover white turkey meat that I had weighed out.

    2 months ago

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