8 servings

Baked Chicken Taquitos

Recipe by: True Taste Buds

These easy baked chicken taquitos deliver a restaurant-quality crunch and a rich, creamy spiced chicken filling without the grease of deep-frying.

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PREP TIME 20 mins
COOK TIME 20 mins
TOTAL TIME 40 mins
SERVINGS 8
Baked Chicken Taquitos

Ingredients

  • 1 Teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 Teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 0.33 Cup salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 Cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 Cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 Cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 16 Corn tortillas
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided

Instructions

  1. Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, salsa, and fresh lime juice. Blend everything together using a sturdy spatula or hand mixer until a smooth paste forms.
  2. Add the cooked shredded chicken, shredded Monterey Jack, and sharp Cheddar cheeses to the bowl. Fold the mixture together gently with a rubber spatula until the chicken and cheese are uniformly coated.
  3. Stack the corn tortillas on a microwave-safe plate. Cover them completely with a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds until they are warm, steaming, and pliable.
  4. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in a neat line down the center of a warm tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down onto the baking sheet, pressing slightly to secure it.
  5. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush a thin, even layer of olive oil over the top and sides of each taquito. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is gently sizzling.

Notes

To freeze raw taquitos, assemble and freeze on a baking sheet in a single layer for 2 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes, brushing with oil before baking. Reheat leftovers in an oven at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or in an air fryer at 370°F for 3 to 4 minutes to restore their signature crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 280 | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g