Description
These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish featuring shredded chicken blended with cream cheese, cheddar, and spices, all rolled into crispy baked tortillas. Perfect as a snack or main course, they are satisfying, flavorful, and ideal for a quick family meal or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 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
Taquitos
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- 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 all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble Taquitos: Warm the tortillas slightly to prevent cracking, then place about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them closed while baking.
- Bake: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the rolled taquitos with olive oil or cooking spray to promote browning and crispiness. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot. Enjoy your taquitos with sour cream, guacamole, extra salsa, or your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent cracking.
- These taquitos 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 and adds extra flavor.
- Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick or mix in black beans for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Baked chicken taquitos, cream cheese chicken taquitos, Mexican taquitos, easy chicken recipe, baked taquitos, party appetizers
