Chicken Taquitos

This fan-favorite brings everyone to their feet.

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.

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°F and brush rimmed baking sheet with oil.

Step 2

In large bowl, combine cream cheese, enchilada sauce, sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fold in chicken, Colby jack, and cilantro.

Step 3

In batches, place tortillas on microwave-safe plate and cover with damp paper towel. Microwave until warm and pliable, 30 to 60 seconds.

Step 4

Divide 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.

Step 5

Transfer to platter and serve with pico de gallo, sour cream, and cotija.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 405 calories, 21.5 g fat (11.5 g saturated), 29 g protein, 705 mg sodium, 21 g carb, 3 g fiber

Test Kitchen Tip: Craving a little extra crunch? Instead of baking, air-fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes.