Description
Chicken Taquitos are a delightful homemade treat that everyone will love, making them perfect for game nights, family dinners, or quick snacks. These crispy rolled tacos are filled with tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and a blend of spices, all wrapped in tortillas and baked or fried to golden perfection. With only 32 minutes from prep to plate, this easy recipe is not only delicious but also customizable—add your favorite veggies or adjust the spices to suit your taste. Enjoy these taquitos fresh out of the oven or fryer, served with your favorite dipping sauces for a mouthwatering experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 15–20 corn or flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (for taste)
- guacamole
- sour cream
- salsa
- hot sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, salsa, and sour cream until smooth. Stir in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, spinach, and spices.
- Warm tortillas on a non-stick griddle until pliable.
- Place filling along each tortilla and roll tightly; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 425°F and bake taquitos for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- For frying: Heat oil in a skillet and fry taquitos until golden brown on all sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg