BBQ Chicken Taquitos topped with Cilantro Lime Cream make an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner. Using shredded rotisserie chicken speeds preparation and delivers great taste. If you enjoy BBQ chicken pizza, these taquitos bring that same smoky-sweet flavor in a handheld form. This recipe is inspired by similar favorites like baked honey lime chicken taquitos and BBQ chicken tacos, blending familiar flavors into a quick family meal.
Begin by making the Cilantro Lime Cream. In a blender or food processor combine sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, fresh cilantro and kosher salt. Process until smooth. The creamy sauce is perfect drizzled over the finished taquitos or served on the side as a dip.
For the filling, combine shredded cooked chicken with canned black beans and corn, then toss with your preferred BBQ sauce. Keeping pre-shredded portions of rotisserie chicken in the freezer makes this especially quick — I like storing two-cup portions in zipper bags for easy use. A mild BBQ sauce pairs well here, but use whatever you enjoy.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking oil. Divide the BBQ chicken mixture evenly among flour tortillas and roll them tightly. If you use the uncooked tortillas sold in bulk, briefly warming each one in a hot skillet for a minute per side improves the texture and prevents cracking when rolled.
Place the rolled taquitos on the prepared sheet, spray the tops with oil, and season lightly with kosher salt. Bake for 7–10 minutes, until the edges become golden and crisp. Remove the sheet, sprinkle shredded cheese and diced red onion over the taquitos, then return to the oven for another 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
Finish with a generous drizzle of the cilantro lime cream, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. The bright, tangy cream balances the smoky-sweet BBQ and adds a fresh lift to each bite.
Simple weeknight meals like these taquitos are especially welcome when time is tight. Sharing dinner around the table builds connection and turns a fast meal into a moment worth savoring. Use this recipe again and again to bring family and friends together.
If you make this recipe, please leave a comment and share a photo — it’s always great to see how others serve it up. Enjoy!
BBQ Chicken Taquitos With Cilantro Lime Cream
5 from 2 reviews
- Author: Julie
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Description
These BBQ Chicken Taquitos are a quick, family-friendly meal with smoky BBQ flavor and a bright cilantro-lime finish.
Ingredients
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For the Cilantro Lime Cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- zest of one lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the BBQ Chicken Taquitos
- 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- cooking oil spray
- kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking oil spray and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Pulse until smooth and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Lay tortillas flat and divide the chicken mixture among them. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spray the tops with cooking oil spray and lightly season with kosher salt.
- Bake for 7–10 minutes, until the edges are crisp and golden.
- Remove from the oven, top with shredded cheese and diced red onion, then return to the oven for 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Drizzle with cilantro lime cream, garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Taquito
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 7.8g
- Sodium: 1102mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.9g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3.3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 63mg