Description
Loaded Bacon Cheddar Chicken Taquitos are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that capture the essence of comfort food. These rolled tortillas, filled with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy cheddar cheese, are perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and softened cream cheese. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix until well incorporated.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoon of the filling onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with dipping sauces.
Notes
For dietary preferences, swap chicken for ground beef, turkey, or tofu. Use Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese for a twist. Corn tortillas can be used for gluten-free diets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg