Chicken Taquitos

BBQ Chicken Taquitos are oozing with barbecue chicken and cheese. You won’t be able to stop snacking on this new favorite.

Looking for the best homemade chicken taquitos?

These cheesy chicken taquitos are made with leftover BBQ shredded chicken and shredded cheese for the perfect easy dinner or appetizer. 

These aren’t your 7-Eleven taquitos. However, we don’t mind chowing down on those at 2 am with a crisp Baja Blast. We digress. These homemade taquitos are cooked to crispy perfection and served with a creamy avocado sauce. They’re perfect for popping in your mouth on game day or at 2 am when those 7-Eleven cravings hit. 

What Are Taquitos?

Think back to when you were a kid, and you’d head over to the freezer section of the grocery store. You were probably on the hunt for these little skinny tacos called taquitos. 

In southern California in the 1930s, taquitos began making waves in the tex-mex community. They can be filled with all types of meats and cheeses, such as ground beef, pork, steak, and chicken. 

Taquito means ‘small taco’ in Spanish. They’re basically like a smaller version of slow-cooker chicken tacos and chicken tacos. 

How to Make Chicken Taquitos

• First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Then, line a baking dish with aluminum foil and give it a good spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Next, in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil until it starts to shimmer.
• Now, add the onion and pepper to the skillet and cook until they become tender, which should take about 5 minutes.
• After that, stir in the chicken and cook until it’s warmed through.
• Now, it’s time to assemble the tortillas. Add ¼ cup of the chicken filling to the center of the tortilla and top it with 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese.
• Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas.
• Then, bake everything in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the tortillas reach crispy golden perfection.
• Finally, serve the dish with a creamy avocado sauce made by blending ranch dressing and avocado until smooth. Enjoy your crispy chicken taquitos!

How to Store Leftovers & Reheat

Store leftover chicken taquitos in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. 

These are also a great freezer meal. If you plan on freezing, do so before baking. Make them up until the point of baking and flash freeze them on a baking sheet for 2 hours. Then, transfer to a plastic bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. 

To reheat from the fridge:

1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF. 
2. Place taquitos on a baking sheet. 
3. Bake for 4-6 minutes or until warm. 

To bake frozen unbaked taquitos:

1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF. 
2. Place on a baking sheet. 
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes. 

What to Serve With This Chicken Taquito Recipe

These chicken taquitos go perfectly with Mexican staples like refried beans, salsa, and cilantro lime rice. If you want to get fancy, you can serve alongside an easy grilled corn salad. Or, dip them in some rajas con crema or drizzle poblano crema on top. 

Take a trip down memory lane with these cheesy chicken taquitos. If you try this recipe, please rate the recipe card and leave a comment down below to help out the next reader! 

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