Description
These Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crispy, golden rolled tortillas filled with a creamy, flavorful chicken and cheese mixture. Baked to perfection, they make a delicious and easy appetizer or meal served with your favorite dips like sour cream or guacamole.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup salsa
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Taquitos
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, spreading it evenly in a line. Carefully roll the tortilla tightly and place each taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to help keep them rolled during baking.
- Bake Taquitos: Lightly brush each taquito with cooking spray or olive oil to help them crisp up nicely in the oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. These taquitos go perfectly with sides like sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for dipping.
Notes
- Use either flour or corn tortillas depending on your preference for texture and flavor.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the taquitos for 1-2 minutes after baking, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- If cream cheese is too firm, soften it slightly by microwaving in short bursts before mixing.
- Leftover taquitos can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos, Chicken Taquitos, Baked Taquitos, Mexican Appetizer, Crispy Taquitos, Easy Chicken Recipe
