Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
239 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos feature a creamy filling made from softened cream cheese blended with salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, and salt. Cooked and shredded chicken is combined with shredded Colby jack cheese, chopped green onion, and cilantro to create a well-seasoned, cheesy mixture.
This filling is spooned onto small flour tortillas, rolled tightly, and arranged seam side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Baking at 425°F crisps the edges of the tortillas, providing a contrast to the smooth, creamy interior. The taquitos bake to a light golden color with hints of sauce and seasoning visible in the filling.
Serve these taquitos warm alongside dips such as sour cream, ranch dressing, or a favorite sauce. They function well as a snack, appetizer, or part of a casual meal, delivering a blend of flavors and textures that balance richness and spice.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ⅓ cup salsa
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon green onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- 8-10 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Soften 4 ounces cream cheese in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ⅓ cup salsa, ½ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add in 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken, 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese, 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro. Stir until combined well.
- Add about 3 Tablespoons of the chicken mixture about 1 inch from the edge of 8-10 small flour tortillas. Roll it up and place it seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with each one and place about 1 inch apart not touching each other on baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tortilla is lightly browning around the edges. Serve with sour cream, ranch, or your favorite sauce!
Notes
- Softening the cream cheese in the microwave helps with easier mixing.
- Space the rolled taquitos an inch apart on the baking sheet to ensure even crisping.
- They can be served with sour cream, ranch, or other preferred dipping sauces.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 514IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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