Dill Pickle Chicken Taquitos (Printable Version)

Crunchy taquitos with shredded chicken, dill pickles, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
06 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Taquito Assembly

09 - 12 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
10 - Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons melted butter

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped dill pickles, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, dill, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay out the tortillas. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture along the lower third of each tortilla. Roll up tightly to form compact cylinders.
04 - Place each taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush with melted butter or spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden and crispy, turning once halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
06 - Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy exterior gives way to this impossibly creamy, tangy center that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • They re ready in under 45 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • If you re using corn tortillas, warm them first in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels or they will crack while rolling
  • Overfilling seems tempting but it causes the tortillas to split open during baking, stick to 2 to 3 tablespoons max
03 -
  • Let the filling sit for 10 minutes before assembling, this helps the flavors meld and makes rolling easier
  • Place toothpicks in the taquitos after baking if serving at a party so guests can grab them easily

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