Description
Crispy on the outside, creamy inside — these baked cream cheese chicken taquitos are the perfect family-friendly Mexican meal that freezes beautifully.
Ingredients
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
10 small flour or corn tortillas
Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Place 2–3 tbsp of the filling on each tortilla and roll tightly.
4. Arrange seam-side down on the baking sheet.
5. Lightly brush or spray with olive oil or cooking spray.
6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and crispy.
7. Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
Freeze unbaked taquitos for up to 2 months; bake directly from frozen with 5 extra minutes.
Add diced jalapeños or black beans for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg