Description
These Chicken Pepper Jack Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-American main course featuring shredded chicken mixed with spicy pepper jack cheese and creamy ingredients, rolled in tortillas and baked to crispy perfection. Perfect as a flavorful snack or a satisfying meal served with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready when the taquitos are assembled, which will help them crisp up nicely during baking.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded chicken, pepper jack cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and evenly seasoned.
- Warm the tortillas: Gently warm the tortillas just enough so they become pliable and easy to roll without cracking. You can heat them in the microwave wrapped in a damp towel or on a dry skillet for a few seconds each side.
- Fill and roll: Spoon about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, then roll them up tightly with the seam side down to keep them closed during baking.
- Arrange and oil: Place each rolled taquito seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly brush or spray the tops with olive oil or cooking spray to promote browning and crispiness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Notes
- Substitute rotisserie chicken to save time and add more flavor.
- Corn tortillas provide a more traditional texture and crispiness, while flour tortillas result in a softer taquito.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños to the filling mixture.
- Use Monterey Jack cheese instead of pepper jack for a milder flavor.
