Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavorful shredded chicken and warm spices, rolled in soft flour tortillas and fried to golden perfection. Easy to make and perfect for a delicious appetizer or snack, they are garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and tomatoes for a fresh contrast to the rich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
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
Tortillas
- 12 small flour tortillas
Frying
- 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. Stir until all the ingredients are well blended into a creamy, flavorful mixture.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas slightly to make them more pliable and easy to roll without cracking. You can warm them in a microwave for about 20 seconds or on a dry skillet over medium heat for a few seconds on each side.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken and cheese filling onto each warm tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick if needed to prevent unrolling during frying.
- Fry Taquitos: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches around 350°F (175°C), fry the taquitos in batches, turning occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes per batch or until all sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain: Remove the fried taquitos from the oil and place them on paper towels or a wire rack to drain excess oil and keep them crisp.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks if used. Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and diced tomatoes as desired. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and to achieve a smooth filling.
- Warming tortillas makes rolling easier and prevents cracking during frying.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying to allow even cooking and crispiness.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature around 350°F for best frying results.
- To keep taquitos warm before serving, place them in a low oven (about 200°F) on a baking sheet.
- For a healthier option, consider baking taquitos at 425°F for 15-20 minutes or until crispy, turning halfway through.
Keywords: Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos, Chicken Taquitos, Mexican Appetizer, Fried Taquitos, Cream Cheese Recipes, Easy Appetizers
