Description
Enjoy these delicious Crispy Chicken Taquitos filled with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty salsa, perfect for family dinners or parties.
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 (for brushing)
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Sour cream, guacamole, and extra shredded cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto one side of each tortilla and roll them tightly, placing seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush the taquitos with oil or spray with cooking spray, then bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Serve with fresh garden salad or Mexican street corn for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Taquitos, easy appetizer, family-friendly recipes, Mexican food, comfort food