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Cheese-Wrapped Chicken Taquitos

Cheese-Wrapped Chicken Taquitos

Delicious Cheese-Wrapped Chicken Taquitos are filled with shredded chicken and cheese, perfect for a snack or meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 taquitos
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • microwave
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken e.g., rotisserie or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella
  • 3 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon optional
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin optional
  • to taste Salt & pepper
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro optional garnish

Assembly

  • 12 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for brushing or spraying

Dipping options

  • Salsa or pico de gallo optional
  • Guacamole optional
  • Sour cream or ranch dressing optional

Instructions
 

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin (if using), and salt & pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  • Gently warm the tortillas in the microwave for 20–30 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel to make them more pliable.
  • Place about 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Lightly brush or spray each taquito with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Bake taquitos for 15–20 minutes, or until they're golden brown and crispy.
  • Sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking, then let it melt and crisp.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with your favorite dips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg
Keyword appetizers, baked taquitos, Cheese-Wrapped Chicken Taquitos, Chicken recipes, Easy Snacks, taquitos
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