Description
Crispy, creamy Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos make the perfect comforting dinner or party snack. Easy to prep, baked to golden perfection!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
For Assembly
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Optional for Serving
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded Mexican cheese blend, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Stir until the mixture is fully incorporated and creamy.
- Warm the Tortillas: To make the tortillas more pliable and easier to roll, place them in the microwave for about 20–30 seconds.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spray and Bake: Lightly spray the top of each taquito with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy with salsa, guacamole, or extra sour cream on the side if desired.
Notes
- If using corn tortillas, warm them thoroughly to prevent cracking while rolling.
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for extra convenience.
- Customize the filling by adding canned green chiles or a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Taquitos freeze well and can be reheated in the oven for a quick meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg