Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a delightful treat that everyone will love. With their crispy, golden exterior and creamy filling made from shredded chicken and tangy cream cheese, these taquitos offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal for any occasion—be it a family dinner, game day, or a fun appetizer at a party—these easy-to-make taquitos can be customized to suit your taste. Pair them with your favorite dips like guacamole or salsa for an extra burst of flavor. Satisfy your cravings with this delicious recipe that’s sure to impress!
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
- 8–10 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
- Microwave cream cheese for about 15-20 seconds until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, shredded chicken, colby jack cheese, green onion, and cilantro; mix well.
- Place about 3 tablespoons of the mixture near one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly; place seam side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Serve warm with dips like sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg