What is in a chicken taquito?

A chicken taquito typically contains shredded chicken, cheese, and various seasonings, all wrapped in a tortilla and baked or fried until crispy. For these BBQ Chicken Taquitos, the filling also includes BBQ sauce, cream cheese, and corn for added flavor.

What pairs with chicken taquitos?

Chicken taquitos pair well with various dips like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or ranch dressing. You can also serve them with sides like Mexican rice, a simple salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.

How do you make taquitos stay together?

To ensure your taquitos stay together, tightly roll them up and place them seam-side down on the baking sheet. You can also brush the edges with a bit of oil or cooking spray to help seal them.

Are taquitos corn or flour?

Taquitos can be made with either corn or flour tortillas, depending on preference. For BBQ Chicken Taquitos, flour tortillas are typically used because they’re more flexible and less likely to break during rolling.

Incredible BBQ Chicken Taquitos: Crispy, Flavorful, and Easy to Make

Description

These BBQ Chicken Taquitos are a crispy, cheesy snack or meal, packed with flavorful BBQ chicken, cream cheese, and pepper jack cheese. Perfect for parties, family dinners, or a fun appetizer!

Ingredients

2 cups shredded chicken (from a rotisserie chicken)
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup corn (canned or frozen, defrosted)
10 small tortillas (fajita size)
Cooking spray or vegetable oil
Extra BBQ sauce for serving
Chopped cilantro (optional)
Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or oil.
In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, green onions, and corn.
Lightly spray one side of each tortilla with cooking spray or brush with oil.
Place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Serve with extra BBQ sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. If desired, serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

Heat tortillas first for easier rolling.
Use flour or corn tortillas depending on your preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack, Appetizer, Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American