cream cheese chicken taquitos
These creamy chicken taquitos are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish, featuring seasoned shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, rolled in tortillas, and baked until crispy. Perfect for parties or a quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup chopped green chilies canned, drained
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
Optional Toppings
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, drained green chilies, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and creamy.
- To make the tortillas more pliable and prevent cracking, warm them slightly in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Take one warmed tortilla and spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken and cream cheese mixture onto one end of the tortilla. Roll it up tightly, ensuring the filling is secure.
- Place the rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Lightly brush the tops of the taquitos with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. This will help them become golden brown and extra crispy during baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
- Serve the cream cheese chicken taquitos hot with your favorite toppings such as salsa, guacamole, extra sour cream, or chopped fresh cilantro.
Notes
For an extra kick, a pinch of cayenne pepper can be added to the chicken mixture. These taquitos can also be air fried at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes for a quicker, crispier result. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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