Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos, a delightful fusion of comfort food and vibrant Mexican flavors. These crispy rolls are filled with a rich and flavorful mixture of chicken and cream cheese, making them perfect for parties, game days, or cozy family dinners. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation, these taquitos will be a hit with everyone at your table.
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, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly. 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 alongside your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (62g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg