Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crispy, golden rolled tortillas filled with a creamy, flavorful chicken mixture spiced with garlic, chili, and cumin. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these taquitos are fried to perfection and served with fresh garnishes like cilantro and lime for an irresistible Mexican-inspired treat.
- 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 shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded Mexican cheese blend, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Use a spoon or spatula to mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm the tortillas slightly by microwaving them for about 15-20 seconds or warming them on a skillet. This makes them more pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with a toothpick if needed to keep them from unrolling during frying.
- Fry Taquitos: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully place the taquitos seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry them in batches, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Drain: Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove taquitos from the hot oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels or a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks if used, garnish taquitos with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and diced tomatoes as desired. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Warming tortillas helps prevent cracking when rolling.
- You can bake the taquitos instead of frying for a lighter option; bake at 425°F (220°C) until crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to safely remove taquitos from hot oil to avoid splashing.
- Make sure oil temperature is consistent for even frying and to avoid soggy taquitos.
- Leftover filling can be used as a dip or in tacos.
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