Baked Chicken Taquitos
Baked Chicken Taquitos - Corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and cheese, then baked to crispy perfection! Serve with salsa or guacamole for dipping. Great use for leftover chicken!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Pour water into the bottom of the Instant Pot.1/2 cup water
- Add chicken and season with taco seasoning.1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, 1 packet taco seasoning
- Pour salsa over chicken and mix to make sure some of the salsa is under the chicken to prevent burning.1 1/2 cups salsa
- Set Instant Pot to cook under high pressure for 12 minutes if using fresh or defrosted chicken and 17 minutes if using frozen chicken breasts.
- Quick release pressure and remove lid once it is unlocked. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken. Add chicken back to the pot and mix well with the salsa.
- Preheat oven to 425º degrees.
- Wrap tortillas in a towel and microwave for 60 seconds.10 corn tortillas
- Lay tortillas on a flat surface. Fill with about 1/4 cup of chicken mixture, and a little bit of cheese. Roll tightly.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Place on a baking sheet and brush each with a little bit of vegetable oil (or spray with non-stick spray)
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with guacamole or salsa for dipping
Notes
To Use Air Fryer - brush each with oil, arrange in the air fryer basket and cook at 400º for 11-12 minutes, flipping half way through.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g
