Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a delightful fusion of crispy tortillas and a rich, creamy filling. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of savory chicken and tangy cream cheese, making them an irresistible snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- For the Taquitos:
- 10–12 small flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin until well blended.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of the filling on each tortilla and roll tightly, securing the filling inside.
- Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray or brush the taquitos with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftover taquitos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option or swap cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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