Description
Indulge in these easy homemade Chicken Taquitos, a delightful combination of crispy tortillas filled with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty salsa. Perfect for family dinners, game day snacks, or casual get-togethers, these taquitos can be baked or fried to suit your preference. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep time, they are an irresistible treat sure to impress at any occasion. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy the burst of flavors in every crispy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 15–20 corn or flour tortillas
- Seasonings: cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, salsa, and sour cream until smooth. Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, spinach leaves, and seasonings; mix until well incorporated.
- Warm tortillas on a non-stick griddle for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange taquitos on a baking sheet, spray tops lightly with cooking spray, and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- For frying: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry taquitos in batches until golden brown on all sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg