Easy Creamy Chicken Taquitos
These Easy Creamy Chicken Taquitos are a quick and delicious meal option. They feature tender, seasoned chicken mixed with cream cheese, all wrapped snugly in tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty snack or main dish!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 oven
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 10 small flour tortillas
- as needed cooking spray or olive oil To grease the baking sheet and spray the tops of taquitos.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Place a tortilla on a clean surface. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of the tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla tightly, starting from the side with the filling. Place the rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Lightly spray the tops of the rolled taquitos with cooking spray or brush with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings such as avocado, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
You can customize the filling by adding ingredients such as black beans, corn, or diced bell peppers.
For extra crunch, you can pan-fry the taquitos in a skillet with a bit of oil instead of baking them.
Leftover taquitos can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.