These Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The filling is made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, melted cheese, and seasonings, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Whether baked or fried, these taquitos make the perfect appetizer, snack, or easy dinner!
Recipe Overview
Servings: 12 taquitos
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: ~220 per taquito
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos – Crispy, Cheesy & Irresistible
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Description
These Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The filling is made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, melted cheese, and seasonings, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Whether baked or fried, these taquitos make the perfect appetizer, snack, or easy dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
Instructions
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Stir in green onions if using.
Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto the lower third of each tortilla, then roll tightly.
To Bake:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place taquitos seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray with oil. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
To Air Fry:
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange taquitos in a single layer, seam-side down. Lightly spray with oil. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
To Fry:
Heat ½ inch of oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry taquitos seam-side down for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or queso dip.
Notes
- For extra crunch, brush with butter before baking.
- Make them spicier by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- Swap the protein with shredded beef, turkey, or black beans for a twist
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~220 per taquito
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling:
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Stir in green onions if using.
2. Assemble the Taquitos:
Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto the lower third of each tortilla, then roll tightly.
3. Cook the Taquitos:
To Bake:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place taquitos seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray with oil. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
To Air Fry:
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange taquitos in a single layer, seam-side down. Lightly spray with oil. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
To Fry:
Heat ½ inch of oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry taquitos seam-side down for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
4. Serve & Enjoy:
Serve hot with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or queso dip.
Tips & Variations:
- For extra crunch, brush with butter before baking.
- Make them spicier by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- Swap the protein with shredded beef, turkey, or black beans for a twist.
These Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are the perfect mix of crispy, creamy, and cheesy—an easy, crowd-pleasing favorite!