Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a crispy, flavorful Mexican-inspired appetizer or snack made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a blend of spices, all rolled in tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for serving with your favorite dips, they’re easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup salsa
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the taquitos do not stick and for easy cleanup.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the mixture is creamy and all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place each rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them closed during baking.
- Bake: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the taquitos with olive oil or cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve your baked cream cheese chicken taquitos hot, accompanied by sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for dipping to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- You can use either flour or corn tortillas depending on preference; corn tortillas give a more authentic flavor but can be more fragile.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- For extra crispiness, you may broil the taquitos for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Leftover taquitos can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Feel free to customize the filling with other cheeses or spices to suit your taste.
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