Description
Crispy Chicken Taquitos are crunchy, cheesy, and packed with flavorful shredded chicken—baked until golden and perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
Taquitos
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- Cooking spray or oil
Optional Toppings
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Mix chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, and spices until combined.
- Warm tortillas to make them flexible.
- Spoon filling onto tortillas and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
- Brush lightly with oil or spray.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve warm with toppings.
Notes
- Don’t overfill tortillas to prevent breaking.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Air fryer option: cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican-American