Crispy Chicken Taquitos
Crispy Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, offering a perfect blend of crunchy tortillas and creamy, flavorful shredded chicken filling. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a delightful appetizer at gatherings, these taquitos are simple to make and customizable to suit every palate. The recipe combines tender chicken with rich cream cheese and zesty spices, all wrapped in warm tortillas and baked until golden brown. Whether served with guacamole, sour cream, or your favorite salsa, these taquitos are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (8 taquitos) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup salsa
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 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.
- Place seam-side down on the baking sheet and brush each taquito lightly with oil.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and crispy. For extra crunch, broil for an additional minute or two.
- Serve warm with chopped cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, or your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (130g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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