Description
These Crispy Chicken Taquitos are everything you love about a quick, comforting weeknight dinner—golden, crunchy tortillas wrapped around creamy, cheesy seasoned chicken. Perfect for busy nights, family meals, or when you’re craving something fun, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
¼ cup salsa
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
8 small flour or corn tortillas
Cooking spray or neutral oil for brushing
Optional toppings: cilantro, sour cream, avocado, extra cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds or heat them briefly in a skillet until pliable.
Add 2–3 tablespoons of filling to one side of each tortilla and roll tightly.
Place taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray with oil.
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until crispy and golden.
For extra crispiness, broil on high for 1–2 minutes.
Air Fryer Option: Cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Notes
For creamier filling, add an extra tablespoon of salsa.
Corn tortillas may crack—double-wrap them or warm very well.
These freeze beautifully before baking—perfect for meal prep.
Adjust spice level using mild, medium, or hot salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg