Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
Indulge in the delightful crunch and creamy filling of Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos, a perfect dish for game nights or family gatherings. These crispy rolls are loaded with a flavorful mix of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and spices, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Quick to make and easy to customize, these taquitos are sure to impress guests of all ages. Serve them hot with your favorite garnishes for a satisfying snack or appetizer that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 taquitos) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 small flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, Mexican cheese blend, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet until pliable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the taquitos in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with garnishes like cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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