Name: Rolled Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1/2 cup picante sauce or salsa plus more for serving; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 pound diced or shredded cooked chicken; 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese; 8 burrito size flour tortillas; 2 tablespoons olive oil; sour cream for serving

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Rolled Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy dinner to make for busy weeknights. Cheesy chicken filled flour tortillas baked until crispy for a family favorite dinner.

3 Rolled chicken tacos on a plate with salsa.

We love to grill a couple of whole chickens over the weekend to make easy crunchy tacos, chicken quesadillas and Spanish Chicken and Rice. A rotisserie chicken or slow cooker chicken breasts also works well in these great recipes.

Tacos are my go- to quick and easy meal and it’s something everyone, including picky kids can always agree on. These rolled chicken tacos are full of delicious flavors, similar to my creamy chicken enchiladas but with a crispy baked shell.

If you love slow cooker recipes, try using this crock pot chicken verde.

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Ingredients Needed for Roll Tacos

Cream Cheese
Picante Sauce or Salsa
Ground Cumin
Granulated Garlic
Kosher Salt
Cooked Chicken
Shredded Cheese ~ Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Cheddar or Mexican Cheese Blend
Flour Tortillas ~ Burrito Size
Olive Oil or Cooking Spray

Step By Step Directions for Rolled Chicken Tacos

Collage making filling for cheesy chicken tacos.

In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, picante sauce, cumin, garlic and salt.
Mix together until well combined.
Add the chopped or shredded chicken and shredded cheese.
Mix well.
Spoon chicken filling into flour tortillas.
Roll up the tortillas.
Place seam side down on a greased or lined baking sheet.
Spray or brush with olive oil.
Bake for 15- 20 minutes until tacos are crisp.
Serve immediately with picante sauce and sour cream.

Favorite Toppings for Rolled Chicken Tacos

Sliced Green Onions
Nacho Cheese or Chili Cheese Dip
Shredded Lettuce
Guacamole
Pico de Gallo
Sliced Olives

Notes and Variations

Tortillas: Use corn tortillas if preferred to make chicken taquitos.
Add-Ins: Green chiles, lime juice and salsa verde can be used in place of the salsa.
Air Fryer: Cook rolled chicken tacos a few at a time in an air fryer at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

Side Dishes for Tacos

We love to make a quick pan of Easy Spanish Rice and Skillet Mexican Street Corn to go with any Mexican dinner. Simple sides to add to your favorite Mexican meals.
Velveeta Cheese Dip is perfect for dipping rolled tacos or to serve alongside with tortilla chips. We also love making a quick batch of Salsa Fresca to go with our favorite Mexican-inspired meals.
Salad is another great side for tacos, either a green salad or coleslaw adds fresh vegetables to the meal.

You might also enjoy these Cheesy Chicken Empanadas for a quick weeknight dinner.

If you are looking for a quick meal that uses leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken, these Rolled Chicken Tacos are sure to hit the spot. Cheesy Mexican chicken rolled in crispy baked tortillas for a family favorite that is ready in under 30 minutes.

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Rolled Chicken Tacos cut in half on a plate.

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