Description
These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with savory flavor. A quick and easy dinner or appetizer that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- Shredded Cooked Chicken: 2 cups (about 280 g)
- Cream Cheese: 4 oz (115 g), softened
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup (100 g)
- Sour Cream: ¼ cup (60 ml)
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Cumin: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Tortillas (Flour or Corn): 10–12 small
- Olive Oil or Cooking Spray: for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, and spices until fully combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Lay them out on a clean surface.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto the lower third of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush or spray each taquito lightly with oil. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool slightly before serving. Optional: sprinkle with chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or a creamy dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use warm tortillas to prevent cracking during rolling.
- Don’t overfill taquitos to avoid tearing.
- Brush with oil for a golden, crispy finish.
- Perfect for freezing—bake from frozen with extra time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg