Tex Mex Chicken Baked Taquitos

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Ingredients

🍗 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
🌽 1 cup frozen corn
🫘 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
🧀 4 oz cream cheese
🍶 1 cup heavy cream
🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella
🧀 1 cup shredded Colby Jack
🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
🌶️ 1 green bell pepper, diced
🍊 1 orange bell pepper, diced
🧅 1 large onion, diced
🌿 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
🌶️ 1 tablespoon chili powder
🧂 1 tablespoon garlic powder
🌶️ 1 tablespoon paprika
🌿 1 tablespoon oregano
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌿 1/2 teaspoon cumin
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
⚫ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌮 28 flour tortillas
🥑 Avocado cooking spray

Instructions

1- Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2- Sauté Vegetables:

• In a large non-stick pan, heat 4 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
• Add the diced onions and bell peppers; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.

3- Add Garlic and Chicken:

• Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Stir in the shredded chicken, then add all the spices (paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, cumin, black pepper, chili flakes), mixing well to coat the chicken evenly.

4- Melt Cheese and Combine Ingredients:

• Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
• Pour in the heavy cream and mix until smooth.
• Stir in the black beans and corn, mixing well to combine.

5- Add Cheese and Cilantro:

• Remove the pan from heat and mix in the shredded mozzarella and Colby Jack until melted.
• Fold in the chopped fresh cilantro.

6- Prepare Tortillas:

• Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.

7- Assemble Taquitos:

• Place 3-4 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place them seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Generously spray the tops with avocado cooking spray.

8- Bake and Broil Taquitos:

• Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
• For added color and crispiness, broil the taquitos for about 1 minute.

9- Serve:

• Serve with lime wedges and your choice of dipping sauce.

Prep Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Cook Time: 22-25 minutes (baking) + 1 minute (broiling, optional)
Total Time: About 55-60 minutes
Servings: Makes 28 taquitos
Equipment:

• Large non-stick pan
• Wooden spoon
• Small bowls
• Colander
• Glass measuring cup
• Dark metal baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Oven
• Microwave
• Avocado oil spray bottle

Cooking Tips

• Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
• Warm tortillas to prevent cracking.
• Place taquitos seam-side down for shape.
• Generous spraying ensures crispiness without frying.

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