Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a scrumptious and healthier twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a creamy filling made with rich cream cheese, tender shredded chicken, and zesty spices, each taquito is baked to perfection for a satisfying crunch. These delightful rolls are ideal for family dinners, game day snacks, or casual gatherings. With their ease of preparation and customizable filling options, they cater to every palate. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces for an appetizer that will impress guests of all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ⅓ cup salsa
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 8–10 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
- Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 15 seconds until softened. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, and salt; mix until smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken, colby jack cheese, green onion, and cilantro until well combined.
- Place around 3 tablespoons of the mixture into each tortilla near the edge; tightly roll up and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 367mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 37mg