Green Chile Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Mexican-inspired green chili chicken taquitos are super creamy on the inside, baked to crunchy perfection, and have just the right amount of spicy kick. They are great for snacking, or served as part of a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 407kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 4-ounce can green chilis
- 24 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and green chilies. Mix with a spoon or spatula until well combined.
- For each taquito, lay a tortilla flat on the counter and spoon about 1/3 cup of chicken filling, spreading it into a line across the tortilla from one side to the other. Roll up the taquito tightly around the chicken mixture and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet seam side down.
- Continue assembling all the taquitos, then brush with melted butter using a pastry brush.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes on one side, then flip the taquitos and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, ranch dressing, fresh cilantro, and diced tomatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: to make ahead, you can mix the chicken filling together up to 24 hours in advance. Just store in an airtight container in the fridge, then remove from the fridge about 30 minutes prior to rolling the next day.
Storing: store leftovers in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 days in the fridge, or up to 2 months in the freezer. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight.
Reheating: either microwave or reheat in a 350 degree oven for about 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg