Spicy Chicken Taquitos
Smoky, creamy, and irresistibly crispy—these chipotle chicken taquitos hit all the flavor notes. Baked or air-fried to golden perfection and paired with a zesty avocado cream sauce, they’re the ultimate handheld heroes for your next fiesta or cozy night in.
Recipe - ShopRite of Chatham
Spicy Chicken Taquitos
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings12
Cook Time30 Minutes
Ingredients
3 cups cooked Shredded Chicken
1 (8oz) package Bowl & Basket Cream Cheese, softened to room temp
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped + 1 tbsp of the sauce
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Chili Powder
12 Bowl & Basket Corn Tortillas
3 cups Bowl & Basket Shredded Taco Blend Cheese
1 Large Avocado, pitted and peeled
½ cup Bowl & Basket Sour Cream
¼ cup chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 Clove Garlic
Juice and zest from 1 Lime
Salt, to taste
Pico de Gallo, for serving
Queso Fresco, for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside until ready to use.
- Combine chicken, cream cheese, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin and chili powder in a large bowl until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 15-30 seconds or until slightly warmed and pliable.
- To assemble taquitos: spread approximately ¼ cup of filling onto one end of a tortilla, then sprinkle with a few tbsps of shredded cheese. Roll up tightlyand place seam side down onto your baking sheet. Repeat until all taquitos are made.
- Bake at 425 until crispy and golden, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- For the avocado cream sauce: blend avocado, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and zest in a food processor until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
*To cook with an air fryer: follow steps above but place taquitos in the basket of your air fryer, seam side down, and cook at 400 degrees for about 7 minutes. You may need to do them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
15 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
12
Servings
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside until ready to use.
- Combine chicken, cream cheese, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin and chili powder in a large bowl until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 15-30 seconds or until slightly warmed and pliable.
- To assemble taquitos: spread approximately ¼ cup of filling onto one end of a tortilla, then sprinkle with a few tbsps of shredded cheese. Roll up tightlyand place seam side down onto your baking sheet. Repeat until all taquitos are made.
- Bake at 425 until crispy and golden, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- For the avocado cream sauce: blend avocado, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and zest in a food processor until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
*To cook with an air fryer: follow steps above but place taquitos in the basket of your air fryer, seam side down, and cook at 400 degrees for about 7 minutes. You may need to do them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
