I’ve long agreed with Seinfeld that half of the reason salsa is “America’s favorite condiment” is because people just love saying the word. (Sssssssalsa!)
But I’m now thinking the same may be true with taquitos. I mean, why make quesadillas, or enchiladas, or tacos, when you could make taquitoooooos! I mean, who even cares what’s in them. They just sound like a party, right?!
Well of course, who am I kidding, I totally care what’s in them. And I happen to be a big fan of this particular taquitos recipe. First of all, they’re baked and not fried (yet still crispy). They’re pretty quick and easy to prepare (always a plus in my book). And they only call for 5 simple and delicious ingredients.
Can you spot them?
Ok, I know, the title gives it away. We have:
- Cooked, shredded chicken (hint hint: the exact amount from a rotisserie chicken, or I used leftovers from my favorite Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken recipe)
- Shredded cheese (I used Monterrey Jack, but would probably kick it up to PepperJack or Habenero cheese next time)
- Refried beans (I’m a big fan of Old El Paso’s fat-free frijoles)
- Guacamole (can’t beat this recipe)
- Small flour tortillas (for easy rolling, although you could substitute corn tortillas if you’re gluten-free)
Simply line up your filling ingredients inside the tortilla.
Then roll ’em up and bake until crispy. (If you want them to be extra crispy, I recommend misting the tortillas with cooking spray or brushing them with butter before baking.)
You can either enjoy them plain…
Or dip them in your favorite salsa or sour cream dip. Either way, your friends and family will thank you.
Taquitoooooooos for the win!
5-Ingredient Chicken Guacamole Taquitos
Ingredients
- 2 (10-count) packages Old El Paso soft (small) flour tortillas
- 2 (16-ounce) cans Old El Paso refried beans
- 3 cups fresh guacamole
- 2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- (for serving: your favorite kind of salsa)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease two large baking sheets generously with cooking spray.
- Lay out a tortilla on a flat workspace. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of refried beans in a line down the middle of the tortilla. Then top with 2-3 tablespoons of guacamole, followed by a sprinkle of cheese, topped with a few pieces of chicken. Roll up the tortilla to form the taquito, then place it on the greased baking sheet, seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until all of your taquitos are prepared.
- Mist the tops of the tortillas with baking spray (to make them extra crispy). Then bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy.
- Remove and serve immediately.
Notes
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!This is a sponsored post with Old El Paso. I am partnering with them to create all sorts of delicious Mexican recipes to share with you this year, and all opinions are my own as always. Thanks for supporting the brands which help make this site possible!
I make this recipe the other night with my friends (slightly modified it) and we had a blast putting them together! Thanks for the great idea – can’t wait to share my modified recipe!! Pinned :D
Thanks Julie, we’re so glad you and your friends like these!
Thank you! These are delicious- Enjoy your site (and so does my family!)
Thank you, we’re happy to hear that! :)
This is a super easy weeknight dinner idea! I cannot wait to try it!
Thanks Kristen, we hope you enjoy them!
This is probably a stupid question, but I’m BRAND NEW to cooking. Does the chicken need to be cooked prior to adding it in, or do I put in the uncooked chicken in and it will cook with the other ingredients?
Yep, the chicken needs to be cooked. If you want a shortcut, you can just buy and shred a rotisserie chicken! :)
Have you made these with corn tortillas? I’ad love to know if it turns out the same. They look delicious.
Made these last night. Nothing to write home about. Won’t be making them again.
I followed this recipe to a “T” and burned the bottom black after 10 minutes. So tired of getting excited about recipes and having the food come out burnt.
any thoughts on what to add since I cannot have beans?
Sure, you could just nix the beans if you’d like.
Siempre hago taquitos dorados de pollo y tortillas de maiz, no acostumbro las de harina, pero me encanto esta opción, gracias por su pagina.
I made a half batch for dinner last night. They are crispy and delicious.