Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a deliciously crispy and creamy appetizer or snack featuring shredded chicken blended with cream cheese, cheddar, and spices, rolled in tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick meal or party finger food, they pair wonderfully with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup salsa
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Tortillas and Cooking
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure an easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well blended.
- Assemble Taquitos: Lay out each tortilla and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one side. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to prevent unrolling during baking.
- Bake: Lightly brush or spray the taquitos with cooking spray or olive oil to help them crisp up nicely. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot with your favorite dips such as sour cream, guacamole, or additional salsa for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Use flour tortillas for a softer crust or corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Brush with olive oil or spray evenly to get maximum crispiness without extra grease.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to mix smoothly with other ingredients.
- You can prepare these ahead of time and freeze them before baking, then bake directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes to cook time.
- Adjust spices to your preference for more heat or flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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