Description
These Creamy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish perfect for a family dinner or a party appetizer. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these taquitos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For assembly:
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare the tortillas: Warm the tortillas in the microwave to make them flexible. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling along the bottom third of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Bake the taquitos: Place the taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet, spray the tops with olive oil, and bake for 15–18 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute Monterey Jack with pepper jack for a spicier version.
- These taquitos can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
