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Spicy Chicken Taquitos
Ingredients
FOR TAQUITOS
Cooking spray
3 c. shredded cooked chicken
1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 1 tbsp sauce
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
12 small corn tortillas
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar
1 1/2 c. shredded Pepper Jack
Pico de Gallo, for serving
Crumbled queso fresco, for serving
FOR AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE
1 large avocado, pitted
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. packed cilantro leaves
1 clove garlic
Juice of lime
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
SAVE TO MY RECIPES
FOR OVEN:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425° and grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, chipotle and sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Place tortillas on a microwave safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave 30 seconds, or until warm and more pliable.
Step 3
Spread about ¼ cup of filling on one end of tortilla, then sprinkle a little of cheddar and pepper jack next to filling. Roll up tightly and place seam side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining filling and cheese.
Step 4
Bake until crispy and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 5
Serve with avocado cream sauce, Pico de Gallo, and queso fresco
FOR AIR FRYER:
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, chipotle and sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Place tortillas on a microwave safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave 30 seconds, or until warm and more pliable.
Step 3
Spread about ¼ cup of filling on one end of tortilla, then sprinkle a little of cheddar and pepper jack next to filling. Roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining filling and cheese.
Step 4
Place in basket of air fryer, seam side down, and cook at 400° for 7 minutes.
Step 5
Serve with avocado cream sauce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco.
FOR AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE:
Step 1
In a food processor, blend together avocado, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl and press plastic wrap directly over surface and refrigerate until ready to use.