Description
These Gluten-Free Chicken Taquitos are a crispy, flavorful Mexican-inspired appetizer or main course made with shredded chicken, cheeses, and spices rolled in soft gluten-free corn tortillas and baked to perfection. They offer a delicious, easy-to-make option for those avoiding gluten, with a perfect balance of creamy and spicy filling and a crunchy exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Assembly
- 10–12 gluten-free corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, softened cream cheese, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed and the filling is creamy.
- Soften Tortillas: Wrap the gluten-free corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave them for 30 to 45 seconds. This softens the tortillas and prevents them from cracking when rolled.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each softened tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them from unrolling.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the tops of each rolled taquito with olive oil. This helps them crisp up beautifully in the oven.
- Bake: Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the taquitos cool slightly before serving. Pair them with guacamole, sour cream, or extra salsa for dipping.
Notes
- Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or salsa for added flavor.
- You can prep and freeze the rolled taquitos before baking; simply thaw slightly and bake when ready.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute plant-based cream cheese and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
