Easy Cheesy Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These easy cheesy chicken taquitos are perfect for a quick snack or as an appetizer for your next party. They are crispy, flavorful, and cheesy!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 8 pieces flour tortillas small size
- 2 tablespoons jalapeños chopped, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and spread a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture down the center of the tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, squeezing to compact filling, and place seam side down on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Brush the rolled taquitos lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
Notes
For an extra crispy texture, you can fry the taquitos instead of baking them.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg