Chicken Lime Taquitos

These spicy Chicken Lime Taquitos are baked to perfection- crunchy on the outside, and creamy on the inside! The fresh lime and Cajun seasoning gives them a kick you never expected. They are the perfect appetizer for parties or an any night dinner. Let’s make them!

For more fun appetizers or appetizers for dinner, check these out! You will also love my Cottage Cheese Taco Dip or these Chili Cheese Nachos.

These Chicken Lime Taquitos are super delicious and definitely not your ordinary taquito! They are packed with shredded chicken, cilantro, mozzarella, lime, and Cajun.

The best part is they are baked but taste just as delicious as a fried taquito. Dip them in sour cream and salsa and you have a fun appetizer made for any occasion.

If you like this recipe, then you will LOVE my Cilantro Lime Pasta. Or try these baked chicken tacos, authentic cheese enchiladas, or quesabirria tacos.

Spicy Chicken Lime Taquitos Ingredients

• Crockpot Shredded Chicken
• Cream Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Fresh Chopped Cilantro
• Lime Juice
• Garlic Powder
• Cajun Seasoning
• Salt and Pepper
• 6 Inch Corn Tortilla Shells
• Olive Oil

For another level of spicy, salty, sweet flavor chop up some Quick Pickled Jalapenos and add it to your taquito filling!

How To Bake Spicy Chicken Lime Taquitos

Make Your Shredded Chicken. To make the process easier, I like to make my shredded chicken the night before or morning of in the Crockpot. It takes 3 to 4 hours total.

Whip Up Taquito Filling. Mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.

Microwave the Corn Tortilla Shells. Microwaving the corn tortilla shells for at least 30 seconds is a MUST. It makes them pliable so you are able to roll the taquitos nicely without the shells falling apart.

Constructing the Taquitos. Place filling in the center of the corn tortilla shells. Roll them up tightly and place seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet. Continue this process until all the filling is gone.

Bake the Taquitos. Lightly brush the Chicken Lime Taquitos with olive oil and place in the oven. Bake until golden brown.

Serve with sour cream and salsa. You can also serve these with refried beans, guacamole, dirty rice, etc.

3 Tips For The Best Baked Chicken Taquitos

1. Work in batches. Because the corn tortilla shells are so delicate, I like to make 4 taquitos at a time. All you have to do is microwave the shells, fill and roll, place them on your baking sheet and start the process over again.
2. Keep the taquitos at a distance. Not a big distance but just enough so they do not touch. If you allow them to touch, the sides will not get crispy and browned like you want them.
3. Don’t forget to brush them with olive oil. It can be easy to forget when you are super excited to throw them in the oven and eat them. But, the olive oil is what makes them super crispy and browned while in the oven. You can also spray them with olive oil spray if you have it.

More Chicken Recipes To Try:

• Baked Cajun Chicken Thighs
• Cheesy Ground Beef Sliders
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
• Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
• Garlic Butter Parmesan Wings
• Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs
• Chicken Alfredo Soup with Tortellini
• Low Carb Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
• 20 Minute Garlic Basil Chicken
• Walking Taco Casserole

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