Description
Crispy sheet pan green chile chicken taquitos bring Mexican street food magic right to home kitchens with minimal effort. Packed with zesty flavors and irresistible crunch, you can enjoy restaurant-quality appetizers without complex cooking techniques.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 ounces (56 grams) cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 2 roasted poblano peppers, chopped
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 jar (6 ounces or 170 grams) salsa verde
- 1 avocado
- 2 limes
- 1 cup yogurt
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil for rubbing
Additional Components:
- 16–20 corn tortillas (warmed)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425° F and prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a mixing bowl, shred the chicken and blend with cream cheese, creating a smooth, cohesive filling mixture.
- Add chopped poblano peppers, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder to the chicken mixture for robust flavor.
- Incorporate salsa verde and freshly chopped cilantro, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Microwave tortillas for 30-45 seconds to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Lightly brush each tortilla with olive oil, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Spoon the chicken mixture along the center of each tortilla, maintaining a consistent portion size.
- Carefully roll tortillas tightly, positioning them seam-side down on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and crispy, creating a crunchy exterior.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and corn kernels over the taquitos during the final 10 minutes of baking.
- Remove from oven when cheese melts completely and taquitos are uniformly crisp.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then serve immediately with preferred garnishes like sour cream or guacamole.
Notes
- Warm tortillas briefly for maximum flexibility and prevent cracking when rolling taquitos.
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation and extra convenience on busy nights.
- Try different cheese varieties like pepper jack or queso fresco for unique flavor profiles.
- Replace wheat tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free alternative that adds authentic Mexican texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg