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Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos (The Ultimate Easy Appetizer)

The best Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos recipe! These oven-baked taquitos are incredibly easy to make, with a creamy, cheesy chicken filling wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for an appetizer, snack, or easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 taquitos
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 195

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken about 10 oz
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 12 small flour or corn tortillas 6-inch size
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter for brushing

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Main
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, salsa verde, shredded cheese, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30-60 seconds to make them pliable. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
  4. Roll each tortilla up tightly and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not touching.
  5. Brush the tops and sides of each taquito with olive oil or melted butter.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite dips like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalProtein: 11gFat: 12gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: Using a rotisserie chicken is a great way to save time on preparing the shredded chicken.
Tip 2: Don't skip warming the tortillas, especially if you're using corn, as this prevents them from cracking when you roll them.
Tip 3: For an extra kick, add some finely diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
Keyword baked chicken taquitos,cream cheese chicken,oven-baked taquitos

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