Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch and creamy filling of Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos, perfect for any occasion. These savory Mexican-inspired rolls are filled with a rich mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and spices, promising to be a crowd-pleaser at game days, parties, or cozy family dinners. With a crispy exterior and customizable toppings, they deliver comfort food that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to suit various tastes, these taquitos can be enjoyed as appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 12 small flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, Mexican cheese blend, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Warm the tortillas briefly until pliable. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the taquitos in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain excess oil using paper towels or a wire rack before serving with your choice of garnishes like cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg