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Baked Chicken Fajita Taquitos

Crispy baked taquitos filled with seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and melted Mexican cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium onions sliced
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into small thin strips
  • 2 medium bell peppers any color, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup butter melted (for brushing)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with some of the melted butter.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the chicken strips and half of the fajita seasoning; toss to coat.
  3. Cook the chicken about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and lightly charred. Remove the chicken to a plate and wipe the skillet clean.
  4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, season with the remaining fajita seasoning, and sauté a few minutes until softened and onions are translucent.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss with the vegetables until combined and heated through.
  6. Lay a tortilla flat, add a portion of the chicken and pepper mixture and about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese, then tightly roll the tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  7. Brush the tops of the rolled taquitos with the melted butter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven about 15 minutes, until tortillas are golden brown. If needed, broil 1–2 minutes to deepen the color, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from the oven and serve warm with salsa and/or sour cream if desired.

Notes

  • You can use corn or gluten-free tortillas instead of flour if preferred.
  • Substitute other cheeses such as white cheddar, Havarti, or mozzarella if you like.
  • Shred block cheese before using for even melting.
  • Warm tortillas briefly in the microwave if they crack when rolling.
  • Place taquitos seam-side down in the baking dish so they stay closed while baking.