Description
These Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delightful blend of creamy, cheesy filling and crispy, golden tortilla. The combination of tender chicken, tangy salsa, and zesty lime juice wrapped in a soft tortilla and baked to perfection makes them an irresistible treat.
Perfect for any occasion, these taquitos can be served as a main dish or an appetizer. Pair them with your favorite dips like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole to elevate the flavors. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, these Baked Chicken Taquitos are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup salsa (red or green)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
2 small scallions, diced
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup pepperjack cheese
12 6-inch flour tortillas (see note below for corn tortillas)
cooking spray
kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic, cilantro, and scallions until well combined and creamy. Add in the cooked chicken and cheese; stir to thoroughly combine.
Working with a few tortillas at a time, heat them in the microwave between two paper towels until they are soft enough to roll (about 10 seconds).
Spoon 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly.
Place the rolled tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas until the mixture is gone, making sure the taquitos are not touching each other.
Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle with a little kosher salt (don’t skip the salt!)
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and golden.
Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal