Description
These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crispy, creamy, and packed with bold flavors. Perfect for a quick dinner, party appetizer, or lunchbox treat, they offer a lighter, oven-baked twist on the traditional fried version.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa or diced green chiles
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder or taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10–12 flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, salsa or green chiles, and seasonings until well combined.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them easier to roll. Place a few tablespoons of the filling in each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray or brush tops with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving with desired dips.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute chicken with turkey, pork, mushrooms, or beans for variations.
- Freeze before or after baking for easy meal prep.
- Reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
