Chicken Taquitos

Name: Chicken Taquitos
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/3 c. red enchilada sauce; 1/4 c. sour cream; Kosher salt and pepper; 3 c. finely shredded white-meat rotisserie chicken; 6 oz. Colby jack cheese, coarsely grated; 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped; 12 small corn tortillas; Olive oil, for brushing; Pico de gallo, sour cream, and crumbled cotija cheese, for serving

This fan-favorite brings everyone to their feet.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Jan 4, 2022

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

405

Serve this easy pleaser on game day or any time you need a fast, tasty app. Make it vegetarian by swapping in corn kernels for chicken.

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Ingredients

4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup red enchilada sauce
1/4 cup sour cream
Kosher salt and pepper
3 cups finely shredded white-meat rotisserie chicken
6 oz. Colby jack cheese, coarsely grated
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
12 small corn tortillas
Olive oil, for brushing
Pico de gallo, sour cream, and crumbled cotija cheese, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425°F and brush rimmed baking sheet with oil.
2. Step 2In large bowl, combine cream cheese, enchilada sauce, sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fold in chicken, Colby jack, and cilantro.
3. Step 3In batches, place tortillas on microwave-safe plate and cover with damp paper towel. Microwave until warm and pliable, 30 to 60 seconds.
4. Step 4Divide mixture among tortillas (scant 1/4 cup each), roll up tightly, and place on prepared baking sheet, seam sides down. Brush with oil and bake until golden brown and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.
5. Step 5Transfer to platter and serve with pico de gallo, sour cream, and cotija.