Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos, a perfect blend of creamy goodness and savory spices wrapped in crispy tortillas. These easy-to-make taquitos are a crowd-pleaser, ideal for parties, family dinners, or as a satisfying snack. With just 30 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up these tasty treats that are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Customize them with your favorite toppings and dipping sauces for an added touch of fun!
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 mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla; roll tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry taquitos in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 3-4 minutes per batch).
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels or a wire rack. Serve garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, or diced tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (approximately 55g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg