Description
Delicious crispy taquitos filled with creamy chicken, cheddar cheese, and spices, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas (6-inch or similar)
- Cooking spray or oil (for brushing)
- Optional toppings: Chopped cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds (stacked and wrapped in a damp paper towel) to make them pliable.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the filling onto one side of each tortilla, then roll tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush each taquito with oil or spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy. For extra crunch, broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
For the crispiest result, brush with oil rather than cooking spray. Use low-moisture cheese to avoid excess liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg