- Ingredients
- Chicken Taquito Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
- ½ cup roasted Hatch green chiles chopped
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese or Monterey Jack
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas & Toppings
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese for topping
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Olive oil or spray oil
- Optional Add-Ins
- Diced jalapeños
- Caramelized onions
- Corn kernels
- Black beans
- Extra roasted chiles
- You can customize the heat level easily which makes this recipe great for kids and spice enthusiasts alike.
- Ingredient Variations
- Milder Version
- Swap half the Hatch chili for bell pepper.
- Extra spicy
- Use:
- Serrano peppers
- Chipotle peppers in adobo
- Hatch chili hot salsa
- Cheese swaps
- Try:
- Pepper Jack
- Cheddar
- Queso fresco
- Asadero cheese
Tools and Equipment Needed
No fancy appliance required:
Baking sheet or air fryer
Mixing bowls
Cutting board + knife
Cheese grater
Skillet (if heating tortillas)
Tongs or spatula
Optional tools:
Food processor for fast shredding
Brush for oil coating
