Description
Golden-baked Crispy Chicken Taquitos filled with a creamy, cheesy shredded chicken mixture — perfect as a snack, appetizer, or quick dinner. Freezer-friendly, customizable, and kid-approved.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican‑blend cheese
4 oz (½ cup) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
8 (6‑inch) flour tortillas or 12 smaller ones
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Cooking spray or light oil spray
Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheese, cream cheese, salsa, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt until well combined.
- Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 10–15 seconds until soft and pliable.
- Scoop about 3 tablespoons of filling onto the bottom third of each tortilla, then roll up tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush tops with melted butter or spray lightly with oil. Optionally, sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with desired toppings or dipping sauces.
Notes
Use rotisserie turkey or beef instead of chicken for variety.
For a vegetarian version, use black beans and corn in place of chicken.
To make it spicier, use hot salsa or add diced jalapeños.
Warm corn tortillas well before using to prevent cracking.
Top with queso and jalapeños for a nacho-style version.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze after baking for longer storage.
Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) until crisp; increase time if frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large taquito
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
