Description
Ultimate Cheesy Bacon Chicken Taquitos are crunchy, flavor-packed rolls stuffed with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and savory bacon. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 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 oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with salsa.
Notes
Make ahead and store in the refrigerator before baking.
Taquitos freeze beautifully; freeze individually before transferring to a freezer bag.
For quicker cooking, try air frying your taquitos.
Customize spice levels by adding jalapeños or using spicier cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg