Description
Crispy cream cheese chicken taquitos bring Mexican-inspired flavor to dinner tables with ease. Rolled tortillas stuffed with creamy, seasoned chicken promise a quick, delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Wrap and Base:
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sour cream for serving
- Salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, blending until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Warm tortillas briefly in the microwave or on a skillet to increase flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Spread a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture along one edge of each tortilla, ensuring an even distribution that allows for tight rolling.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly into a compact cylinder, placing seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to maintain their shape.
- Brush the exterior of each taquito with olive oil, which will help achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior during baking.
- Arrange taquitos in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching, to promote even cooking and crisp texture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until taquitos turn a rich golden brown and become crisp.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow filling to set and prevent potential burns.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Swap corn tortillas for gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions and ensure everyone can enjoy these crispy treats.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for a quick time-saving hack that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture.
- Consider adding diced jalapeños or green chiles to the filling for an extra kick of heat and depth of flavor for spice lovers.
- Freeze unbaked taquitos individually on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for convenient make-ahead meals that can be baked straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg