Description

These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal. Crispy on the outside, creamy and flavorful on the inside, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

2 cups shredded cooked chicken
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Taquitos:

10–12 small flour tortillas
Cooking spray
Salt, for sprinkling

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, salsa, cheddar cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the taquitos: Place a heaping spoonful of the filling onto each tortilla and roll it up tightly. Place the taquitos seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden.
Serve: Serve the taquitos warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

You can customize the filling with additional ingredients like diced green chilies, black beans, or corn.
These taquitos can be frozen before baking for a convenient make-ahead option.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taquito
Calories: 180
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 40mg