5-Ingredient Chicken Taquitos

5-Ingredient Chicken Taquitos

Looking for a quick, delicious, and crowd-pleasing snack? These 5-Ingredient Chicken Taquitos are just what you need! With a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, these taquitos are perfect for busy weeknights or as a tasty appetizer for your next gathering.

Ingredients

• ½ cup cooked chicken (drain if using canned chicken)
• 1 oz packet taco seasoning
• 4 oz whipped cream cheese
• 4.5 oz can green chilis (drain excess liquid)
• 12 flour or corn tortillas (brush with oil or butter if desired*)

Optional Toppings

• Salsa or pico de gallo
• Lettuce
• Sour cream
• Cheddar cheese
• Hot sauce

Directions

1. Prepare the Chicken Mixture:
   • Drain the chicken and place it in a large mixing bowl.
   • Add the taco seasoning, cream cheese, and green chilis.
   • Stir until everything is well combined and creamy.
2. Assemble the Taquitos:
   • Spread a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
   • Tightly roll up the tortillas with the filling inside.
3. Cook the Taquitos:
   • Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down in an air fryer basket or on a baking sheet.
   • Bake in a preheated oven or air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 6-9 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and the filling is hot in the middle.
4. Serve:
   • Once done, plate the taquitos and add any desired toppings such as salsa, lettuce, sour cream, cheddar cheese, or hot sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 9 minutes | Total Time: 19 minutes

Enjoy these easy and flavorful taquitos as a quick snack or a delightful meal. Perfect for satisfying your cravings with minimal effort!

5-Ingredient Chicken Taquitos

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 19 minutes
• Yield: 12 1x

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Ingredients

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½ cup cooked chicken (drain if using canned chicken)

1 oz packet taco seasoning

4 oz whipped cream cheese

4.5 oz can green chilis (drain excess liquid)

12 flour or corn tortillas (brush with oil or butter if desired*)

Optional Toppings:

Salsa or pico de gallo

Lettuce

Sour cream

Cheddar cheese

Hot sauce

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Instructions

Drain chicken and place in a large mixing bowl. Add taco seasoning, cream cheese, and green chilis. Stir until combined.
Spread chicken mixture onto each tortilla then tightly roll up.
Place in air fryer basket or onto baking sheet, seam-side down.
Bake in preheated oven or air fryer at 400°F for 6-9 minutes or until tortillas are crispy and hot in the middle.
When done, plate taquitos and add toppings if desired.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 9 minutes