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Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos – Crispy, Cheesy Bliss

Delightful Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos bring a crispy, cheesy bliss to your dinner table. A quick and easy weeknight meal for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken Leftover rotisserie chicken is great.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure softened for easier blending.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can swap with pepper jack.
  • 1/2 cup Salsa Choose your favorite kind.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used if preferred.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Fresh onions can replace it.
  • 1 tsp Cumin Omit for a milder flavor.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust for personal preference.
Taquitos
  • 8 Tortillas (Flour or Corn) Flour tortillas are easier to roll.
  • as needed Cooking Spray or Olive Oil Brush tops for crispiness during baking.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Take a tortilla, scoop 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Brush the tops with olive oil or cooking spray. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Freeze assembled taquitos for later use, baking straight from frozen.

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