Crispy Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
Delicious and easy-to-make taquitos filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and spices, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded leftover rotisserie chicken works well
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened provides creaminess
- ½ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded adds cheesy texture
- ¼ cup Salsa or favorite hot sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
- 1 tsp Onion Powder subtle flavor
- 1 tsp Cumin adds warmth
- to taste Salt and Pepper for flavor enhancement
Wrapping Ingredients
- 10 Small Tortillas flour or corn choose gluten-free if needed
- as needed Cooking Spray or Olive Oil for brushing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Take each tortilla and fill it with about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture. Roll it tightly to form a taquito.
- Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Lightly spray or brush the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray or olive oil.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a complete meal, serve with guacamole, sour cream, or extra salsa. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, reheating them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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