Description
These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a deliciously creamy and crispy appetizer or meal option, combining tender shredded chicken with rich cream cheese, cheddar, and flavorful spices, all wrapped in crispy baked tortillas. Perfect for a quick dinner or party finger food, they are easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and versatile for various toppings and dippings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients
- 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
Assembly
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Assemble Taquitos: Warm the tortillas slightly to avoid cracking, then place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla. Roll them tightly and place each roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them from unraveling during baking.
- Bake: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the taquitos with olive oil or cooking spray to help them crisp up. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot with your favorite sides such as sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for dipping.
Notes
- Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent cracking.
- These freeze well! Assemble ahead, freeze, and bake straight from the freezer—just add 5 extra minutes to the bake time.
- Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut for quick preparation.
- Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick or mix in black beans for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken taquitos, baked taquitos, cream cheese chicken taquitos, easy chicken appetizer, Mexican taquitos, healthy taquitos
