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Baked Chicken Taquitos

These creamy chicken taquitos are the real deal. Baked, not fried - easy to make, super delicious, and freezer friendly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 taquitos
Calories: 154 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Filling
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon prepared chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1-2 green onions chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 12 flour tortillas soft taco sized
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

To prepare and eat immediately
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  1. Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Mix together the filling ingredients in a large bowl until thoroughly combined
  4. Heat the tortillas in the microwave until soft and pliable, and keep warm (I use a tortilla warmer)
  5. Spoon filling down the middle of each tortilla and roll up tightly.
  6. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining filling/tortillas.
  7. Brush the taquitos with vegetable oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.
  8. Bake 15-20 minutes, until crisp and golden.
  9. Devour.
To Freeze
  1. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and chill until taquitos are frozen.
  2. Transfer to a freezer safe zip top bag, and place back in the freezer.
To bake from frozen:
  1. Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
  2. Remove desired number of taquitos from the freezer and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden.
  4. Devour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 332mg (14%) Potassium 91mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12taquitos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154

% Daily Value*

Calories 154kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 332mg 14%
Potassium 91mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.