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Baked BBQ chicken taquitos
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Baked BBQ Chicken Taquitos Recipe

If you are in a dinner rush, and need something to make that's quick and delicious, I highly recommend these Baked BBQ Chicken Taquitos.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked taquitos, bbq chicken, Chicken Taquitos, easy dinner
Servings: 10
Calories: 307kcal

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Cookie Sheet
  • nonstick cooking spray

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 20 ounces BBQ Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
  • 1½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 10 flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large pan, warm olive oil over medium heat. 
  • Saute onion in oil until soft.  Add shredded chicken and BBQ sauce to pan and combine. 
  • Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and mozzarella cheese. 
  • Spread chicken mixture evenly between 10 tortillas. 
  • Roll up and place seam side down on a greased cookie sheet.  Spray the tops of taquitos with nonstick cooking spray. 
  • Cook for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

This recipe will definitely work as a freezer meal. I love making these a week or three in advance and having them ready for a really busy night.
When we are ready for dinner, I place them in the oven at 350 for about 20-25 minutes, and they are ready to go.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg