Description
These creamy oven-baked chicken taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired main course. Filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses blended with spices and sour cream, they bake to golden, crispy perfection. Perfect for a family-friendly dinner served with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa or diced green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tortillas
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
For Baking
- 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 or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, salsa or diced green chiles, shredded cheddar, shredded Monterey Jack, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until smooth and creamy. Fold in the shredded chicken until it is evenly coated with the cheese mixture.
- Warm Tortillas: Slightly warm the tortillas to make them pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto each tortilla. Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them secure during baking.
- Brush with Oil: Lightly spray or brush the tops of the rolled taquitos with cooking spray or olive oil to help them crisp up beautifully in the oven.
- Bake: Bake the taquitos for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
- Swap in pepper jack cheese to add a spicy kick to the filling.
- Leftovers reheat perfectly in the oven or air fryer, maintaining their crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
