Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos
Updated on September 30, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 1 Comment • Jump to Recipe
Try this amazing recipe for Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos. Made with rotisserie chicken and cream cheese, perfect for an appetizer or snack!
I love me some Taquitos. I was trying to figure out what to make with some leftover rotisserie chicken and decided to make these cream cheese and chicken taquitos as I always have corn tortillas on hand.
I also have a Deep Fryer which made making these taquitos a breeze. If you don’t own a deep fryer, don’t worry, you can easily make them in a skillet with oil. Or you can also try my Baked Pulled Pork Taquitos.
Tips
- If you don’t have any rotisserie chicken, you can cook and shred a couple of chicken breasts using your preferred method
I like to add some Onion Powder to the chicken mixture but you can also use some Garlic Powder, Chili Powder or even some Ground Cumin if you want.
Deep Frying Oils
When it comes to Deep Frying food you want to choose an oil that has a high smoke point and neutral in flavor so it won’t affect the flavor of whatever you are frying. Vegetable Oil, Corn Oil, Canola Oil and Peanut Oil are some of the more popular and affordable options.
Taquitos vs Flautas
The main differences between flautas and taquitos are that flautas are made with burrito-sized flour tortillas while taquitos are usually made with smaller corn tortillas.
How to Soften Tortillas
When the time comes to warm up your tortillas, you have a few options. You can wrap the tortillas in foil and bake them for 10 minutes at 350°F. You can also put them in a non-stick pan to heat both sides of the tortilla (this is how I usually do it), heat them over an open flame, or if you must, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for about 30 seconds.
Equipment Needed
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Chicken – you can use rotisserie chicken or cook and shred your own
- Cream Cheese – I prefer Philadelphia brand Cream Cheese (no affiliation) but you can use whatever brand you prefer
- Sour Cream – you can use low-fat brands like Daisy or Knudsen (no affiliation)
- Salsa – you can use red or green salsa. Whatever you prefer!
- Colby Jack Cheese – you can also use cheddar or Monterey jack cheese
- Corn Tortillas – 6-inch tortillas work great for this recipe
- Canola Oil – you can also use vegetable or peanut oil. Basically any oil good for deep frying
How to Make Chicken Taquitos
- Preheat the oil in your deep fryer or skillet/saucepan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and Colby jack cheese.
- Add onion powder, salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a few tablespoons of the chicken cream to the center of a tortilla and spread out. Roll up and set seam side down.
- Once the oil is hot enough (at least 350°F), use tongs to place each taquito in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Repeat until all the tortillas are filled, rolled and deep fried.
- Set on paper towels to drain off any excess grease.
Printable Recipe Card
Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos
Equipment
- Deep Fryer (or Skillet / Saucepan)
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Chicken, cooked & shredded
- 6 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ⅓ Cup Sour Cream
- ½ Cup Salsa
- 1 ½ Cups Colby Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder, or to taste
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 12 Corn Tortillas, 6-inch
- Canola Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in your deep fryer or skillet/saucepan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, Colby jack cheese.
- Add onion powder, salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a few tablespoons of the chicken cream to the center of a tortilla and spread out. Roll up and set seam side down.
- Once the oil is hot enough (at least 350°F), use tongs to place each taquito in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Repeat until all the tortillas are filled, rolled and deep fried.
- Set on paper towels to drain off any excess grease.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.