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Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

A delicious baked taquito with a cream cheese chicken inside that the entire family will love!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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 cooked and shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 8-10 small flour tortillas

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  • Updated on April 7, 2020
  • Originally Posted on July 31, 2014

Nutrition Information

Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 514mg (21%) Potassium 152mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 514IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239

% 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.