Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos bring a delightful crunch combined with creamy, cheesy goodness, transforming everyday chicken leftovers into a flavor-packed experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well blended.
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of this filling onto each tortilla and roll them tightly, ensuring seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush or spray the tops of the taquitos with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm alongside sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for dipping.
Notes
Experiment with different types of cheese to customize the flavor, and consider adding breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: taquitos, chicken taquitos, baked taquitos, creamy taquitos, Mexican appetizer
