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Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos - Family’s New Favorite Snack

Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a quick and delicious crowd-pleaser perfect for busy lives and guaranteed to delight even the pickiest eaters.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded leftover rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened should be at room temperature
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or your favorite cheese variety
  • 1/2 cup Salsa medium heat recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste
For the Taquitos
  • 10 small Flour or Corn Tortillas warm before using
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Spray or Olive Oil for brushing

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • fork or spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  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 chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. On each tortilla, scoop 2-3 tablespoons of filling; roll tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Lightly brush the tops of the taquitos with olive oil or cooking spray.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm with dips like sour cream or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 2taquitosCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These taquitos are freezer-friendly; prepare them in advance and bake straight from the freezer, adding extra time as needed.

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