Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a deliciously crispy and creamy twist on a classic Mexican favorite. Filled with a flavorful mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and spices, then baked to golden perfection, they make a perfect appetizer or main dish that’s both easy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until the mixture feels creamy and well combined.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them from unrolling during baking.
- Bake: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the rolled taquitos with olive oil or cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the taquitos turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the taquitos hot with your favorite sides such as sour cream, guacamole, or additional salsa for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, brush the taquitos with olive oil before baking instead of cooking spray.
- You can use either flour or corn tortillas depending on your preference.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Make sure to roll taquitos tightly to prevent them from unrolling while baking.
- Salsa can be mild or spicy to suit your taste.
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