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 cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil (for brushing)
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the filling onto one side of each tortilla. Roll tightly to enclose the filling.
- Place the taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush the taquitos with oil or spray them with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Make sure to warm the tortillas before filling to prevent them from cracking. You can add other ingredients like black beans or corn for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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