Description
Crispy, golden taquitos filled with tender chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a hint of spice. Perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) shredded chicken
- 1 cup (120g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 oz (115g) softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (120ml) salsa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 8–10 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds or wrap them in foil and warm in the oven for 5 minutes to make them pliable.
- Place 2 tablespoons of filling near one edge of a tortilla and roll it tightly. Transfer the rolled taquito seam-side down to the baking sheet.
- Lightly brush the tops of the taquitos with vegetable oil or spray them with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden and crispy. Alternatively, fry each taquito in a pan with hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Allow the taquitos to cool for a few minutes, then serve with dips like guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.
Notes
For extra crunch, broil the taquitos for 1-2 minutes after baking. Use a dab of cream cheese to seal the edges if the tortillas keep unrolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
Keywords: cheesy chicken taquitos, chicken taquitos, Mexican snack, easy lunch idea, crispy taquitos