Ingredients
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can chopped green chiles (4 ounce can)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 3 cups shredded chicken (preferably rotisserie)
Taquitos
- 12 flour tortillas (6 inch, taco sized)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425˚F to ensure it is properly heated to bake the taquitos to a crisp finish.
- Prepare filling: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green chiles, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and shredded chicken. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Fill and roll tortillas: Spread about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture lengthwise in the center of each tortilla. Then tightly roll each tortilla around the filling to form the taquitos. Repeat this process for all tortillas and filling.
- Prepare baking sheet and arrange: Brush half of the vegetable oil onto a large baking sheet. Place the rolled taquitos on the baking sheet spaced apart so air can circulate during baking. Brush the remaining oil over the tops of the taquitos to promote crispness.
- Bake the taquitos: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges of the taquitos turn golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Serve: Remove the taquitos from the oven and plate them. Optionally, drizzle with sour cream and garnish with pico de gallo for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor, but you can also use leftover cooked chicken or poached chicken breasts.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier.
- Brush the oil evenly to ensure a crisp exterior without excess greasiness.
- If using corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas, warm them to prevent cracking when rolling.
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling mixture.
- Store leftover taquitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
