Description

These Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Taquitos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with tangy dill pickle flavor. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, these taquitos are rolled in flour tortillas and baked until golden brown and crispy. Perfect as an appetizer or a satisfying snack, they are served with extra ranch dressing, fresh dill, and pickles for dipping and garnish.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Mixture

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Wrapping and Cooking

12 small flour tortillas, 6-inch diameter
Olive oil spray

For Serving

Extra ranch dressing, for dipping
Chopped fresh dill
Sliced pickles

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped dill pickles, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Fill and Roll Tortillas: Lay out the flour tortillas flat. Place approximately 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture evenly along the bottom third of each tortilla.
Shape and Place Taquitos: Roll each tortilla tightly from the filled end to form a taquito, ensuring they are tightly wrapped. Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them from unrolling during baking.
Apply Oil Spray: Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with olive oil spray. This helps create a crispy outer texture when baked.
Bake to Perfection: Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Serve and Garnish: Remove the taquitos from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm with extra ranch dressing for dipping and garnish with chopped fresh dill and sliced pickles as desired.

Notes

You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to mix easily with the other ingredients.
Use olive oil spray sparingly to avoid soggy taquitos but still get a crispy finish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Dill Pickle Taquitos, Chicken Taquitos, Ranch Chicken, Baked Taquitos, Snack, Appetizer