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Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

These incredible Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos offer a crispy, golden perfection straight from your oven, with a creamy, cheesy, and utterly delicious chicken filling. They are a delicious solution to the dinner dilemma, surprisingly easy to pull off, and avoid the mess of deep-frying. The addition of softened cream cheese creates a rich, velvety texture that binds the filling beautifully and elevates the entire dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • baking sheet
  • microwave (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix everything together until wonderfully creamy and well blended. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  3. If using corn tortillas, gently warm them in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave briefly, to make them more flexible.
  4. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto one end of each tortilla.
  5. Roll them up tightly, starting from the filled end, and place them seam-side down on a prepared baking sheet.
  6. Lightly brush or spray the tops of each taquito with olive oil or cooking spray.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-18 minutes, until gloriously golden and wonderfully crispy.

Notes

Can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. For a freezer-friendly option, assemble and freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to baking time. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, fresh salsa, cilantro-lime crema, chipotle ranch, or hot sauce. Variations include adding cayenne pepper, diced jalapeños, bell peppers, corn, black beans, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, smoked paprika, or fresh cilantro.