Get ready to transform your ordinary weeknight dinner into a flavor explosion with these mouthwatering Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Taquitos! Imagine perfectly crispy tortillas packed with tender, saucy chicken and melted cheese, all baked to golden perfection. These taquitos are not just a meal; they're a culinary adventure that combines the smoky sweetness of BBQ with the irresistible crunch of a perfectly rolled tortilla. Whether you're hosting a game night, looking for a quick family dinner, or wanting to impress your friends with a restaurant-quality appetizer, these BBQ Chicken Taquitos are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated with sauce.
- Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make them more pliable and easier to roll.
- Place a tortilla on a clean work surface and add approximately 1/4 cup of the BBQ chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese over the chicken mixture.
- Tightly roll each tortilla from one end to the other, creating a compact taquito shape.
- Arrange the rolled taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Lightly spray the top of the taquitos with cooking spray to help them crisp up and achieve a golden color.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with additional BBQ sauce for dipping if desired.
Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken for an even faster prep time and extra flavor.
- Make sure to warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet - give each taquito space to crisp up evenly.
- For extra crispiness, use a wire rack on your baking sheet to allow air circulation.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce flavors to customize your taquitos.
- Prepare a batch ahead of time and freeze before baking for a quick future meal.
- Serve with additional dipping sauces like ranch, sour cream, or extra BBQ sauce.
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat tortillas and low-sugar BBQ sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg
