Chicken Taquitos

Chicken Taquitos made with a creamy chicken filling, rolled in tortillas, and cooked until crisp. Easy, cheesy, and great for dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings taquitos

Calories 183kcal

Author Ana Frias

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese softened
⅓ cup shredded cheese like Chihuahua, Oaxaca, Mozzarella, or Monterey Jack.
¼ cup green onions chopped
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast Use rotisserie chicken preferably
1 cup corn kernels frozen (thawed) or from a can
10 corn tortillas
2 Tablespoons vegetable or avocado oil to coat the tortillas

Toppings Ideas

Finely shredded lettuce, Mexican lime crema, salsa roja (or your favorite salsa), fresh lime juice, and guacamole.

Instructions

Make the filling

In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, cheese, onion and spices. Add the chicken and corn kernels. Stir to combine well.
4 ounces cream cheese, ⅓ cup shredded cheese like Chihuahua, Oaxaca, Mozzarella, or Monterey Jack. , ¼ cup green onions, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 cup corn kernels , 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

Assemble & Fold the Taquitos

Warm the tortillas until pliable (microwave wrapped in a damp towel or heat briefly on a skillet).
Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of filling in a line across the lower third of each tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla around the filling to form a taquito. Place seam-side down to prevent unrolling.
10 corn tortillas
Arrange the taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet or air fryer basket. Lightly brush or spray all sides with oil to help them crisp evenly.
2 Tablespoons vegetable or avocado oil to coat the tortillas

To Bake or Air Fry

Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 18–22 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Air fry for 8–10 minutes, turning once, until crisp and lightly browned.
Enjoy while warm and top with your favorite garnishes.
Finely shredded lettuce, Mexican lime crema, salsa roja (or your favorite salsa), fresh lime juice, and guacamole.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands and ingredients used.

Store leftover chicken taquitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, place them back in the air fryer for a few minutes until hot and crisp again. The microwave will warm them through, but the tortillas will be much softer.

For freezing, let the taquitos cool completely, then place them in a single layer on a tray until firm. Transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheat frozen taquitos straight from the freezer in the air fryer until heated through and crisp on the outside.

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