Spicy Hatch Chili Chicken Taquito Rolls
Savor the crispy, zesty goodness of Spicy Hatch Chili Chicken Taquito Rolls, a delightful treat perfect for game day or a quick snack!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chopped Hatch green chilies (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup sour cream (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and shred.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped Hatch chilies, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 15 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon approximately two tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with sour cream for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg