The Ultimate Baked Greek Chicken Taquitos with Tzatziki Sauce

Crispy, fresh, and packed with flavor, these Baked Greek Chicken Taquitos with Tzatziki Sauce are my absolute favorite!

When you think of taquitos, you probably are thinking of the classic grab-and-go deep fried Mexican food. And, I mean, they’re good… but that’s about it, in my opinion at least. Like, in all honesty, who really orders taquitos at a Mexican restaurant? Not me. Personally, I’m more of a taco or fajita girl.. or even quesadillas on occasion. That being said, these Baked Greek Chicken Taquitos with Tzatziki Sauce are not your average taquito. Baked instead of fried; filled with juicy greek chicken and toppings instead of beans and meat; and dipped in a refreshing tzatziki sauce instead of your classic Mexican dips. In fact, you could even call these “roll-ups” or “wraps” because they definitely aren’t traditional. 

the breakdown…

These Baked Greek Chicken Taquitos with Tzatziki Sauce start off with an easy combo of caramelised onions and spiced shredded chicken. I love to make my own shredded chicken, just because it’s so easy. To make shredded chicken easily, start by heating a heavy bottomed pan over high heat. Add about 1 tbsp of olive oil, then sear the chicken on both sides for about 1 minute. Add enough broth or water to cover the chicken, bring the liquids to a boil, cover with a lid, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Then, shred with two forks or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Using a stand mixer if my all time favorite hack… it truly makes for the best shredded meats! Alternatively, you could use a rotisserie chicken for this recipe, but that’s not my favorite method.

To those caramelized onions and that shredded chicken, I like to add chicken broth to keep everything moist. Plus, it takes all of the spices from the chicken and disperses them evenly throughout the mixture. The next best part is the feta. I recommend getting a good block of feta and crumbling it yourself (as opposed to the pre-crumbled kind). The block is so much more juicy and flavorful, and melts much easier than the pre-crumbled type… and, trust me, melty feta is the best here! Then, with the addition of some delicious Greek toppings (tomatoes and spinach), you have yourself a delicious taquito filling!

Then, all there is to do is to add that filling into your tortillas, roll them up, rub with olive oil, and bake ’em off! Super easy, but super good. I definitely recommend using flour tortillas here, which is actually unusual for me as I usually work with corn. I deviated from the typical here because flour tortillas really do make the best crispy taquitos, but they are also just so much easier to roll!! My favorite tortillas are from La Tortilla Factory, but use what you love! However, if you’re looking for a corn tortilla recipe, check out my Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Carnitas or my Crispy Black Bean, Tomato, and Mushroom Tacos with Avocado Crema. (P.S – that avocado crema would be delicious with these taquitos, too). 

That being said, these Baked Greek Chicken Taquitos are paired with a Tzatziki Sauce, which is your classic Greek yogurt dip. Tangy, refreshing, and super easy: I think tzatziki is the perfect dip for these taquitos. Still, hummus or baba ganoush would be delicious as well. Go with what you love!

how to serve…

All in all, the best part about these Baked Greek Chicken Taquitos with Tzatziki Sauce is just how easy they are! Like seriously, rolling them up could not be simpler, as opposed to trying to roll up a burrito or wrap (such a pain)! Plus, they stick together extremely well after being baked in the oven, making them perfect for a make ahead meal. I love these for meal prep, or even to make ahead of time and freeze for a future meal. They freeze well for up to 3 months! 

Whether you make them fresh, meal prep them (school or work lunches??), or freeze them for the future, these  Baked Greek Chicken Taquitos with Tzatziki Sauce are a complete crowd pleaser. In fact, this would definitely be a top recipe I would recommend for a large family or crowd. They please the entire family for an easy weeknight dinner (I love to serve them with an easy Greek salad), but are also perfect for a fun dinner party. Greek spreads make for an amazing and unique dinner party, and these Baked Greek Chicken Taquitos with Tzatziki Sauce are the perfect addition to the feast! 

However you serve them, let me know what you think in the comments below! Enjoy!

Baked Greek Chicken Taquitos with Tzatziki Sauce

Recipe by Annie PatrickCuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

large taquitos

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

Crispy, fresh, and packed with flavor, these Baked Greek Chicken Taquitos with Tzatziki Sauce are my absolute favorite!

Ingredients

• taquitos:

• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 1 tsp oregano

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• A pinch of red pepper flakes

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 3 chicken breasts, shredded (about 3 ½ cups)*

• 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or water)

• 1 cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled

• 2 roma tomatoes, diced

• 3 cups fresh spinach, or 1 cup frozen spinach, chopped

• 12-16 flour tortillas

• tzatziki:

• 1 cup plain greek yogurt*

• ½ cup finely grated cucumber, squeezed and drained of all water

• ½ a lemon, juiced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• 3 tbsp chopped mixed herbs of choice (dill, mint, and/or parsley)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and a baking rack.*
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and saute for 4-6 minutes, or until translucent. Mix in the oregano, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir in the chicken, chicken broth, feta cheese, tomato, and spinach. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and liquid is cooked into the filling.
• Add about ¼ cup of mixture into each tortilla and tightly roll up. Place on the baking sheet with the seal side down. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Rub the remaining tbsp of olive oil over the taquitos (alternatively, you could spray them with a full body olive oil spray).
• Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, flipping at the 10 minute mark. The taquitos should be crispy and golden.
• Meanwhile, to make the tzatziki, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well to combine.
• Serve the taquitos warm with the tzatziki dip! Enjoy!

Notes

• If you do not have a baking rack, omit both the aluminum foil and the rack. Instead, simply grease your baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray.
• To make easy shredded chicken, start by heating a heavy bottomed pan over high heat on the stove. Add about 1 tbsp of olive oil, then sear the chicken on both sides for about 1 minute. Add enough broth or water to cover the chicken, bring the liquids to a boil, cover with a lid, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Then, shred with two forks or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Alternatively, you could use a rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
• Whole milk greek yogurt is best, but any greek yogurt will work. Use the thickest part of the yogurt (as opposed to the liquid part)