Chicken Taquitos
These homemade baked chicken taquitos are easy to make with a creamy, cheesy chicken filling, rolled up in flour tortillas then baked until crispy. They are a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 3-4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup red or green salsa
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ cup shredded monterey or pepper jack cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 cups shredded chicken , I like to use rotisserie chicken
- 12 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
S&P, to taste; Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
Optional toppings & sides: Mexican rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, cumin and garlic powder. Then add the cheese, cilantro and chicken.
- Place 3 Tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of a tortilla and roll up. Place seam of tortilla on pan. Lightly brush the tortillas with olive oil and sprinkle salt on top if desired.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Notes
To prevent your tortillas from cracking, heat in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds between damp paper towels.
If you prefer to fry your taquitos (use corn tortillas): Heat 3/4" vegetable oil in a deep large skillet to 350°F. Add 4 taquitos (seams down) at a time and fry 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Place on a plate lined with paper towels.
Nutrition
Serving: 2taquitos, Calories: 357kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 440mg, Potassium: 341mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 540IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 188mg, Iron: 1.3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
