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Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos – Quick and Easy Recipes for Crispy Cravings

We all have those evenings when we’re staring at the fridge like it’s going to give us an answer. Well, let me save you the suspense—this recipe for cream cheese chicken taquitos has never failed me. It’s crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and just the right amount of satisfying. And let’s be honest, wrapping anything in a tortilla and calling it dinner is basically my kind of magic. Here’s the deal: we’re talking tender shredded chicken, a dollop of cream cheese (okay, maybe two), and a good handful of melty cheddar, all hugged tightly inside a crispy, golden tortilla. My kids treat these like gold nuggets. Honestly, they’ve even fought over the last one—and I may have, too. No judgment, right? Whether you’re whipping these up for a lazy weekend lunch or serving them as crowd-pleasers on game night, these taquitos bring the flavor without a fuss. If you’ve got leftover rotisserie chicken, even better. Pop them in the oven, the air fryer, or hey, if you’re feeling nostalgic, fry them up in a skillet. Just try not to eat them all before they hit the table.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Wrap
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: air fryer easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes with rotisserie chicken, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 6 taquitos
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (leftover or rotisserie)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Cooking spray or oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (or preheat your air fryer to 400°F).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
  4. Lightly spray or brush the tops with oil.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole—whatever makes your tastebuds happy.