Description
Enjoy crispy chicken and cheese taquitos filled with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and a hint of southwest flair that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups Shredded Cheese Blend (Monterey Jack and Cheddar)
- ¼ cup Diced Green Chiles, drained
- ½ cup Finely Chopped Red Onion
- ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 24 Corn Tortillas
- Olive Oil or Avocado Oil Spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the cream cheese, cheese blend, green chiles, red onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in the shredded chicken until evenly coated.
- Wrap a stack of 5-6 tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-45 seconds.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down on the baking sheet and repeat.
- Spray the taquitos with olive oil or avocado oil spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving with your favorite dips.
Notes
Serve with fresh salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg