Ingredients
- shredded chicken (about 2 cups cooked)
- shredded cheese (about 1 cup cheddar or Mexican‑blend)
- soft tortillas (flour or corn, about 8 large or 12 small)
- cream cheese, softened (about 4 oz / ½ cup)
- taco seasoning (about 1½ teaspoons)
- salsa or enchilada sauce (about ¼ to ⅓ cup)
- olive oil or cooking spray for brushing or spraying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning until smooth and creamy.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave between damp paper towels for ~20–30 seconds so they become pliable.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling along one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly, placing each roll seam‑side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush or lightly spray the rolled taquitos with olive oil or cooking spray for crisping.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until the tortillas are golden and crisp.
- Let cool a few minutes before serving with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- You can use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For extra crunch, you can freeze the rolled taquitos for about an hour, then bake straight from frozen, adding a few minutes to the bake time. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- To keep tortillas from cracking: microwaving them wrapped in a damp paper towel helps them roll more easily. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Taquitos are very freezer‑friendly: once rolled, freeze in a single layer, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2–3 months. Bake from frozen at 425°F (220°C) for ~20 minutes until crisp. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican / Tex‑Mex
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: ≈300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
