Description
Crispy, golden Chicken Taquitos filled with seasoned shredded chicken, cheese, and spices. Perfect as a snack, dinner, or party favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 10 small corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F or heat a skillet with a thin layer of oil if pan-frying.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheese, cream cheese, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well blended.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or heat your skillet over medium heat.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto the lower third of each tortilla, then roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush with oil. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and crispy. If pan-frying, cook each taquito for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Let cool slightly and remove toothpicks if used. Add a sprinkle of cheese or chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and even cooking.
- Double the batch and freeze uncooked taquitos for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 taquitos
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: chicken taquitos, crispy taquitos, Mexican appetizers, easy chicken recipes