Description
Crispy Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a delectable Tex-Mex delight that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. These savory rolled tortillas are packed with a creamy, cheesy chicken filling and baked to golden-brown perfection, without the need for deep frying. Perfect for a quick and easy family dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 4 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 10–12 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Stir everything together until the filling is well-incorporated and creamy.
3. If you’re using corn tortillas, warm them up slightly to make them pliable.
4. Place 2-3 tablespoon of the creamy chicken filling onto the lower third of each tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla around the filling, then place the seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Lightly brush or spray each taquito with olive oil or cooking spray.
6. Bake the taquitos for 15-18 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for dipping.
These taquitos can be prepped in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake. They can also be frozen unbaked for longer-term storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 taquitos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 19 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams