Crispy Chicken Taquitos

Crispy Chicken Taquitos 🌮

Crunchy rolled tortillas hiding a creamy, cheesy chicken filling, baked until golden and perfect for dipping.

35 min · Beginner · 480 cal · 32g protein · $2.10/serving · Mexican

35minutes
4servings
480calories
32gprotein
$2.10per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Simmer the chicken in salted water until cooked through, about 15 minutes, then shred finely.

  2. 2

    Stir the warm chicken with the cream cheese, salsa, cheddar, cumin, and chili powder until creamy.

  3. 3

    Warm the corn tortillas until pliable, spread 2 tablespoons of filling along each, and roll into tight cigars.

  4. 4

    Arrange seam side down on a greased sheet pan and brush all over with the oil.

  5. 5

    Bake at 425°F until crisp and golden at the edges, about 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cool 3 minutes and serve with sour cream and extra salsa for dipping.

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