Crispy Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Crispy Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired appetizer or snack. Made with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful spices, wrapped in tortillas and baked until golden and crispy. Perfect for serving with sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 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
Taquitos
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil (for brushing)
To Serve
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds. This makes them pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one side of each warmed tortilla. Roll them up tightly starting from the filled side to enclose the filling completely.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them sealed during baking.
- Brush with Oil: Lightly brush the tops of the taquitos with oil or spray with cooking spray to promote crispiness during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy. For extra crispiness, you can broil them for an additional 1–2 minutes at the end—watch closely to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, and extra shredded cheese as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken with leftover cooked chicken or cooked shredded turkey.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the amount of salsa and spices according to your heat preference.
- Broiling at the end helps achieve a crispier texture but keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- These taquitos can be made in advance and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
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