Crispy Cheesy Chicken Taquitos
These crispy cheesy chicken taquitos are a quick and easy snack featuring shredded chicken and a blend of cheeses rolled in corn tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or a satisfying weeknight treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 300g) cooked shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 oz (56g) softened cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- About 12 small (6-inch) corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for brushing
- Fresh cilantro (optional, chopped for garnish or mixing into filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and softened cream cheese. Add garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Warm each corn tortilla in a dry skillet or microwave for 15-20 seconds wrapped in a damp towel to prevent cracking.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto one edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly to enclose the filling completely and place seam side down on a prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly coat each taquito with cooking spray or brush with oil to help achieve a crispy texture.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Let the taquitos rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Roll taquitos tightly to avoid unwrapping during baking. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully to prevent burning. If filling is dry, add a spoonful of salsa or chicken broth. Taquitos can be frozen assembled on a baking sheet and baked from frozen with extra baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 11
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