Chicken Taquitos Recipe

taquitos piled on top of each other on a plate

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5 from 3 votes

These easy, baked shredded chicken Taquitos are a simple homemade recipe your family will love!

Prep Time30

Cook Time10

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Taquitos Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 169kcal

Ingredients

3 cups chicken shredded
1 can Rotel tomatoes drained
2 cans refried beans
30 flour tortillas fajita size
3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
2 tablespoons canola oil
guacamole, sour cream, and salsa for serving
toothpicks

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken and Rotel Tomatoes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the refried beans and microwave for 1 minute.
On each tortilla, spread a tablespoon of refried beans down the middle, top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of chicken and 1 tablespoon of cheese.
Roll the tortilla and secure with a toothpick.
Place the rolled tacos on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each one with a little bit of canola oil.
Bake at 425°F for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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Notes

**For the shredded chicken, I made mine ahead of time in the Instant Pot. Place 3 large chicken breasts into the bottom of your Instant Pot. (If they are large, slice them in half lengthwise). Add 1 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Place the lid on and set the top to “sealing”. Press manual and adjust the time to 25 minutes. When the timer goes off, release the pressure quickly by turning the knob on top to venting. Once the steam has released, remove the lid and remove the chicken and shred.

TIP: Rotisserie chicken is a great choice for the cooked chicken in this recipe.

TIP: Make up a big batch of shredded chicken in your slow cooker or Instant Pot and freeze in portions. Then you'll have shredded chicken any time you want to make this great recipe.

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