Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavorful shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Mexican spices, rolled in soft flour tortillas and fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party finger food, they are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Filling
- 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
Taquitos
- 12 small flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Optional Garnishes
- Cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded Mexican cheese blend, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas slightly either in a microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one edge of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling. If needed, secure each taquito with a toothpick to keep it rolled.
- Fry Taquitos: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the taquitos in batches, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Drain: Remove the fried taquitos from the oil using tongs and place them on paper towels or a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, and diced tomatoes if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
- To keep taquitos tightly rolled while frying, use toothpicks or place them seam side down in the oil initially.
- Warm tortillas just enough to make them flexible; overheating may cause them to become too soft and tear.
- You can substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas if preferred, but they may be more prone to cracking.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil at about 350°F for optimal frying results.
- Leftover taquitos can be baked in the oven at 400°F for 10-12 minutes for a healthier option instead of frying.
Keywords: Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos, Fried Taquitos, Mexican Snacks, Crispy Taquitos, Chicken Appetizer
