If you’re craving something crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos are exactly what you need. They’re filled with tender chicken, smoky bacon, melty Colby Jack, and creamy ranch-seasoned goodness, then baked until golden and crisp.
They’re easy enough for a weeknight dinner and fun enough for game day or a casual get-together. You can prep the filling in minutes, roll them up, and let the oven do the work. Serve them with extra ranch for dipping and watch them disappear.
Helpful Tips
- Soften the tortillas before rolling. Don’t skip the microwave step with the damp paper towel. Warm tortillas are much easier to roll and less likely to crack.
- Roll them tightly and place seam-side down. This helps them stay closed while baking and keeps the filling tucked inside.
- Spray the tops lightly with oil. A quick spritz helps them crisp up beautifully in the oven without needing to fry.
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Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos
Ingredients
- 4 ounces scallion cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese shredded
- 4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 teaspoons Ranch seasoning powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper
- 12 small yellow corn tortillas
- parsley chopped, for garnish
- ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F(220°C). Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, chicken, cheese, bacon, Ranch powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Place the corn tortillas on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until they’re soft and pliable.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the filling on the bottom half of each tortilla. Roll them up tightly.
- Arrange the taquitos in a single layer on the baking sheet. Spray with oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Garnish with parsley. Serve with ranch dressing.
Notes
- If your tortillas keep breaking warm some oil in a pan and lightly fry them before filling and wrapping them.
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