Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy taquitos with tangy pickles, creamy ranch, shredded chicken, 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 - 2 tablespoons melted butter or cooking spray

# How to Make It:

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, fresh dill, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
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 into cylinders.
04 - Arrange taquitos 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, turning once halfway through cooking, until taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
06 - Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Pair with extra ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy pickles cut through the rich cheddar and creamy ranch in a way that keeps you coming back for just one more
  • They bake up incredibly crispy without any deep frying, making them perfect for feeding a crowd without the mess
02 -
  • Warm your tortillas for 20 seconds in the microwave before rolling, or they will crack and split open in the oven
  • Do not overfill the taquitos or the filling will leak out while baking, making a mess of your baking sheet
03 -
  • Shred your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded bags because it melts so much better
  • Let the filling sit for 10 minutes before assembling so the flavors really meld together

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