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Chicken Taquitos with Avocado Creme

Crispy chicken taquitos held together by cheddar jalapeño cream cheese—because why struggle when dairy can do it for you. The avocado crème (avocado + lime + cilantro-lime ranch) is the kind of dip that makes you “accidentally” eat three more.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 4

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 8 oz cheddar jalapeño cream cheese
  • 2 cups pulled seasoned chicken
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ cup cilantro-lime ranch dressing

Instructions

  • Heat the Oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet and set it over medium heat. Let it warm until it shimmers and moves easily in the pan, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Spread the Cream Cheese: Lay one tortilla flat and spread a thin, even layer of cheddar jalapeño cream cheese down the center area so it’s easy to roll without squeezing out the sides.
  • Fill with Chicken: Spoon a line of pulled seasoned chicken over the cream cheese, keeping the filling centered so the taquito rolls tight and stays closed.
  • Add Green Onion and Cilantro: Sprinkle a little sliced green onion and a few cilantro leaves over the chicken for flavor in every bite.
  • Roll Tight: Fold one edge over the filling and roll the tortilla into a snug cylinder. Press the seam lightly so it holds together.
  • Fry Until Crisp: Place taquitos in the hot skillet seam-side down, working in batches so the pan isn’t crowded. Turn with tongs as they cook until golden and crisp all around, about 4–6 minutes per batch.
  • Drain: Transfer the fried taquitos to a paper towel–lined plate to drain off excess oil while you finish frying the rest.
  • Mash the Avocado: Cut the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth.
  • Whisk the Avocado Creme: Add the lime juice and cilantro-lime ranch dressing to the mashed avocado. Whisk until creamy and dip-ready.
  • Serve: Serve the taquitos warm with the avocado crème on the side for dipping, dunking, and general overconfidence.