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Cheese Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Cheese Chicken Taquitos Recipe
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Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crispy, golden rolled tortillas filled with a flavorful blend of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, and cumin. Baked to perfection and brushed with olive oil, these taquitos make a delicious appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Filling Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Other Ingredients

  • 10 small flour tortillas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the taquitos.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Assemble the taquitos: Spread an equal amount of the chicken mixture evenly onto each small flour tortilla. Then, tightly roll each tortilla to encase the filling.
  4. Arrange on baking sheet: Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet. This prevents them from unrolling during baking.
  5. Brush with olive oil: Lightly brush the outside of each taquito with olive oil to help them crisp up beautifully in the oven.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the taquitos for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking, but watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Use corn tortillas instead of flour for a gluten-free option; warm them briefly before rolling to prevent cracking.
  • To add spice, incorporate chopped jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to the filling mix.
  • Leftover taquitos can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

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Keywords: chicken taquitos, cheese taquitos, baked taquitos, Tex-Mex appetizer, crispy taquitos, chicken appetizers

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