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Front view of chicken taquitos on a baking pan. A bowl or red salsa sits at the back of the pan.
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Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Delicious taquitos that make either a great snack or an easy meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese (softened)
  • 3 tbsp. sour cream
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic granules (or garlic powder)
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • ¼ cup salsa (no sugar added)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 12 standard corn tortillas
  • 2 tbsp. oil
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    A parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
    Whipped cream cheese in a glass bowl.
  • Add sour cream, salsa, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
    Seasonings added to blended cream cheese in a glass mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken and cheddar cheese until evenly combined.
    Shredded chicken and shredded cheddar added to a mixing bowl with cream cheese and seasoning.
  • Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 20 to 30 seconds to make them pliable. Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla and roll tightly.
    A tortilla laid flat with a big of filling added to one side.
  • Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
    Rolled Chicken Taquitos laid in two rows on a baking pan.
  • Lightly brush the tops with oil.
    Brushing oil over the taquitos on the baking pan before baking.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
    Just-baked Chicken Taquitos cooling on a baking pan.
  • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces or toppings.
    Overhead view of Chicken Taquitos on a baking pan with red dipping sauce in a small, white bowl.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data below is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 3taquitos | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg