Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos
Delicious and easy Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos make a perfect meal with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty spices wrapped in crispy tortillas.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cup salsa verde
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onion
- 2 cups shredded fiesta blend cheese Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese also works well
- 12 pieces fajita size flour tortillas
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, lime juice, and salsa verde until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions until well combined.
- Add the cooked shredded chicken and shredded cheese, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
- Spread about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and place them seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Spray the rolled taquitos with baking spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Serving
- Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or ranch dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips: Make sure the tortillas are soft; heat them in the microwave if stiff. Don’t overfill the tortillas to ensure they roll up nicely. For extra crispiness, give the taquitos a light spray of cooking oil before baking. Variants include adding black beans, corn, or jalapeños to the filling. You can also use shredded beef or pork instead of chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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