If you’re looking to impress your family and friends with some authentic restaurant-quality taquitos, then this recipe is for you! These homemade baked rolled tacos are so much better than the frozen ones you find in stores. And the best part? They’re incredibly easy to make!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Authentic taste: With the perfect blend of taco meat, chicken, and salsa, these tacos taste just like they came straight from your favorite Mexican restaurant.
• Versatile: You can customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences. Add more cheese, swap chicken for beef, or even try different types of salsa for a unique flavor.
• Freezer-friendly: Make a big batch of these tacos and store them in the freezer for quick and convenient meals whenever you’re in the mood for some delicious Mexican food.
• Family favorite: Kids and adults alike will love these crispy and flavorful rolled tacos. Serve them with your favorite toppings and watch them disappear!

What You’ll Need

• 2 cups taco meat, cooked
• 2 cups chicken breast, cooked & shredded
• Red and/or green salsa
• Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Flour or corn tortillas
• Sour cream, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cheese for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

• Preheat your oven to 450 degrees and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
• In two separate bowls, mix the taco meat with 3-4 tablespoons of red or green salsa.

Step 2: Roll and Fill

• Take a tortilla and place a spoonful of the meat mixture and a sprinkle of cheese near one end of the tortilla.
• Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam side down in the baking dish.

Step 3: Brush and Bake

• Lightly brush vegetable oil over the top of each roll to help them turn golden and crispy.
• Bake the rolled tacos for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

• Remove the tacos from the oven and place them on a paper towel-lined plate if any excess oil needs to be drained.
• Serve the baked rolled tacos with your favorite toppings like sour cream, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and more.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition information is per serving.

• Calories: 80
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Trans Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 120g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 10g

More Delicious Recipes to Try

Looking for more mouthwatering dishes to enjoy? Here are some other recipes you might love:

• Chicken, Rice, and Cheese Enchiladas
• Authentic Chicken Tetrazzini
• How to Make Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

With these recipes in your repertoire, you’ll be able to whip up incredible meals that will impress everyone around the dinner table. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking!