Description
Indulge in the delightful Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos, where creamy textures meet crispy perfection. These taquitos are a quick and easy dish that combines shredded chicken, cream cheese, and spices, all wrapped in flour tortillas and fried until golden brown. Perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering, game night, or a cozy dinner at home—these taquitos are sure to impress your guests. Serve them with fresh salsa or guacamole for an irresistible snack that everyone will love.
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 shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling on each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry taquitos in batches for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving with garnishes like cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg