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Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos for Easy Weeknight Fun

Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are quick to prepare and delicious, making them a perfect snack or meal option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded rotisserie for convenience
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack/pepper jack for a kick
  • 1/2 cup salsa your favorite store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin omit or replace with taco seasoning if desired
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper to taste
For the Wrap
  • 10 pieces flour or corn tortillas warmed to prevent cracking
  • 2 tablespoons cooking spray or olive oil for brushing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and salsa. Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then mix until well combined.
  3. Warm tortillas in the microwave or skillet. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Brush tops of taquitos with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Serve hot with dips like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos can be frozen unbaked for later use. Just bake them from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

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