Description
Golden, crispy taquitos filled with creamy, cheesy chicken—perfect for weeknight dinners, party appetizers, or indulgent snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup green chiles, canned
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 medium-sized flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the filling is creamy.
- Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla and spread slightly.
- Tightly roll each tortilla into a taquito shape and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray or brush them with oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two before serving.
Notes
[‘Warm tortillas slightly to prevent cracking when rolling.’, ‘Don’t overfill the tortillas to avoid tearing.’, ‘Brush edges with water or egg wash to seal tightly.’, ‘For maximum crispiness, spray or brush oil on top before baking.’, ‘Freeze rolled taquitos before baking for a make-ahead option.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
Keywords: taquitos, chicken taquitos, crispy taquitos, cream cheese taquitos, Mexican recipe, easy dinner, party appetizer