Crispy Chicken Taquitos

Crispy Chicken Taquitos are an easy, crowd-pleasing meal made with a creamy, spiced chicken filling rolled tight and baked until perfectly crunchy. Great for quick weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game-day snacking.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings: 8 taquitos

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken)
4 oz cream cheese, softened Full-fat gives the best texture
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese Use a mix for more complexity
1/4 cup salsa Mild, medium, or hot according to preference
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
to taste Salt and black pepper

For Assembly

8 small flour or corn tortillas Corn will be more authentic but may crack
1 tbsp cooking spray or oil For brushing
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Sour cream and guacamole for serving
Extra shredded cheese for sprinkling

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until creamy.
Warm tortillas for 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave covered with a damp paper towel.

Assembly

Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling along one side of each warmed tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Lightly brush each taquito with oil.

Baking

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and crisp. Optionally, broil for 1 to 2 minutes for extra crunch.
Let rest for a minute before serving with cilantro, extra cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store cooled taquitos in airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freeze unbaked taquitos for up to 2 months and bake from frozen. Reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer.

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