Description
Crispy Chicken Taquitos are a comforting family favorite, featuring a crunchy shell and a creamy, flavorful filling made from chicken and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil (for brushing)
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the filling onto one side of each tortilla and roll tightly, tucking the ends under.
- Place the taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet and brush the tops with oil or cooking spray.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. For extra crunch, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, and toppings of your choice.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chipotle in adobo to the filling or use spicy salsa. These taquitos can be made ahead and frozen for an easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: taquitos, chicken, crispy, dinner, appetizer