Description
Indulge in the crispy, savory delight of homemade Chicken Taquitos. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for any occasion, from game days to family dinners. With a filling of tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful spices wrapped in soft tortillas, each bite is a burst of flavor. Bake or fry them to achieve your desired level of crispiness. Serve with an array of dipping sauces like guacamole and salsa for a customizable experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves (chopped)
- 15–20 corn or flour tortillas
- Seasoning: cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, salsa, and sour cream until smooth. Mix in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, spinach, and spices.
- Warm tortillas on a non-stick griddle for 15-30 seconds until pliable.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly; secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 425°F, place taquitos on a baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- For frying: Heat oil in a skillet and fry taquitos until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use fresh tortillas for better texture. Feel free to customize the filling with beans or other veggies.