Description
Delicious, crispy chicken taquitos filled with flavorful shredded chicken, cream cheese, and spices, perfect for gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 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
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Combine the cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until blended well.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable. This step is crucial to prevent cracking when rolling them up.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto one side of each tortilla and roll tightly, ensuring the filling is secure within the tortilla.
- Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart for even cooking.
- Brush each taquito lightly with oil or spray with cooking spray to promote crispiness during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Broil for an extra crispy finish for 1-2 minutes at the end if desired.
- Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Warm tortillas before filling to prevent splitting. For added flavor, consider incorporating onions or jalapeños into the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican