These Chicken Taquitos are perfect for just about any occasion, from busy weeknight dinners to appetizers for parties and Game Day. They are tortilla wraps filled with shredded chicken, veggies, and cheese, in a creamy salsa sauce, that are cooked to a crispy perfection! This recipe is a family favorite because it’s so easy to make, but also becasue we can enjoy our taquitos in different ways. You can change up the meat, add rice or beans, use different garnishes, and serve them with different sides. I’ve included 3 different ways of making them crispy as well – either in the oven, on the stovetop (you don’t need a deep fryer), or in the air fryer! Try these crispy bites of delicious Mexican flavor tonight! For more quick and easy dinner recipes using shredded chicken, check out my One-Pot BBQ Chicken and Bacon Pasta, these Instant Pot Chicken Tacos, and my Easy Chicken Enchiladas.
Ingredients Needed:
Oil: Olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, or another neutral-flavored oil will be good for sautéing the veggies. Vegetables: Use an onion, green pepper, and red pepper for a fresh, savory flavor. Chicken: I use raw, boneless, and skinless chicken breasts for these homemade taquitos. If you have leftover Shredded Chicken or Crockpot Shredded Chicken, feel free to use that instead! Seasoning: one package of taco seasoning is enough for this recipe. Salsa: choose a thick salsa (not too watery), mild, or spicy according to your tastes. Try my Homemade Salasa recipe, or even a Mango Salsa to mix the flavors up a bit! Broth: I always use low sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness of dishes. Cream Cheese: use full-fat, plain cream cheese for the best flavor and creamiest texture. Cheese: I’ve used cheddar cheese here, as it’s got a great flavor and melts really well. Tortillas: I tend to use flour tortillas, but corn tortillas are a great gluten-free choice here if you prefer. Garnish: use your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped fresh cilantro, and chopped tomatoes.
How to Make Chicken Taquitos
This recipe is easy to make! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
Chicken Taquitos Variations
Use different meat. You can swap the chicken breast for boneless, skinless chicken thighs or use ground chicken, ground turkey, or even ground beef for a different flavor and texture. This is a great recipe for using up leftover chicken as well, just Make it vegetarian. Omit the meat and add in a can of black or white beans, sautéing and then mashing slightly for a vegetarian option. Alternatively, use refried beans. Add rice. Add some Mexican rice or Instant Pot Brown Rice to make it go further. Use any melty cheese. Pretty much any cheese will go well in these taquitos. Try Mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, a Mexican cheese blend, or another of your favorite melty cheeses! Add spice. If your family is sensitive to spice, start with half a package of taco seasoning and adjust the seasoning after the chicken is shredded and cooked. Alternatively, to spice it up, add some cayenne pepper, chili powder, hot sauce, diced jalapenos, or sliced jalapenos to the wraps to make them spicier.
Serving Suggestions
Of course, you’ll be serving your homemade chicken taquitos with some yummy garnishes like freshly chopped cilantro, lemon wedges, . Why not try this Homemade Salasa recipe, or even a Mango Salsa to mix the flavors up a bit! Serve some sides with classic Mexican food flavors like this Taco Dip, Mini Mexican Wonton Quiches, or some Mexican rice. You can also serve some extra veggies on the side for extra nutrients, try Corn on the Cob, or Air Fryer Green Beans.
More Easy Mexican-Inspired Recipes to Try
Breakfast Taco Bites
Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cake
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos (shredded chicken tacos)
Mango Salsa
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