Description
Crispy Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Taquitos are a mouthwatering, irresistible treat that perfectly blends the flavors of Tex-Mex and American cuisine. With a delightful combination of tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and ranch dressing, all wrapped in a perfectly crispy tortilla shell, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Take a tortilla and place a heaping spoonful of the filling in the center. Roll tightly, tucking in the ends as you go.
- Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
You can use leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken for this recipe. Feel free to customize the filling by adding ingredients like jalapeños or green onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg