Dill Pickle Chicken Taquitos (Printable Version)
Crispy taquitos filled with tender chicken, dill pickles, ranch, and cheddar cheese for a tangy, savory snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 tortillas on a clean surface. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture along the lower third of each tortilla. Roll up tightly from the filled edge.
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 for even browning.
06 - Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with extra ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That perfect crunch when you bite through, followed by the cool tangy ranch and sharp pickle combo
- They reheat surprisingly well, which means midnight snacks are basically built right in
02 -
- Cold tortillas crack every single time, so either leave them out or microwave them for ten seconds before you start rolling
- Overfilling seems efficient until cheese oozes out and burns on your pan, setting off your smoke alarm and disappointing everyone involved
03 -
- Use a pastry brush for even butter coverage, otherwise some parts stay soft while others get too brown
- Let the filling rest in the refrigerator for thirty minutes before rolling so it firms up slightly and behaves better