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Chicken Enchilada Taquitos

Crispy baked taquitos filled with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese for an easy crowd-pleasing meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts shredded
  • 8 ounce enchilada sauce
  • 2 cup marble cheddar cheese shredded
  • 10 medium whole wheat tortillas
  • hot sauce optional, to taste
  • sour cream for serving
  • chives chopped, for serving
  • guacamole for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking spray
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cheese grater (if shredding cheese)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Shred the cooked chicken into a medium mixing bowl (or dice into small pieces, if preferred).
  3. Add the enchilada sauce and shredded cheese to the chicken and stir until evenly combined.
  4. Lay one tortilla flat and place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture near one edge. Tightly roll the tortilla around the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray (or brush with melted butter) to promote browning.
  6. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown. For extra crispiness, broil 1–2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Serve hot with optional hot sauce, sour cream, chives, and guacamole.

Notes

  • Prepare and freeze assembled taquitos before baking; thaw before baking.
  • Taco sauce or buffalo sauce can substitute for enchilada sauce.
  • Nutritional information excludes optional toppings.