Description
These Jalapeño Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a delightful blend of shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and spicy jalapeños, all wrapped in crispy corn tortillas and served with a zesty cilantro ranch. Perfect for parties or a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
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Taquitos
- 1½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese
- 16–20 corn tortillas, warmed
- Olive oil, for rubbing
Cilantro Ranch
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Buffalo Sauce (optional)
- ¾ cup hot sauce
- ½ cup olive oil or melted butter
- 1½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix together shredded chicken, cream cheese, jalapeño, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, dill, green onions, shredded cheese, and buffalo sauce until well combined.
- Assemble Taquitos: Warm tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until pliable. Rub each tortilla lightly with olive oil, then place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake taquitos for 5-8 minutes, then flip and bake another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crisp.
- Make Cilantro Ranch: In a bowl or blender, combine all ranch ingredients until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve: Top taquitos with extra buffalo sauce, cilantro ranch, and any other desired toppings.
Notes
For extra spice, consider adding more jalapeños or using a spicier buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg