Description
These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crispy on the outside with a creamy, cheesy chicken filling inside. They make a quick, flavorful, and family-friendly meal ideal for busy weeknights, party platters, or freezer-friendly meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken 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
Assembly
- 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 ease cleanup.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and evenly blended.
- Assemble Taquitos: Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable and prevent cracking. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly. Place each rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to help them stay closed during baking.
- Bake: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the taquitos with olive oil or cooking spray to promote crispiness. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Serve hot with your choice of dips like sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for added flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent cracking.
- These taquitos freeze well; you can assemble ahead, freeze, and bake straight from the freezer—just add 5 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Rotisserie chicken offers a convenient shortcut for shredded cooked chicken.
- For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños for heat or mix in black beans for more heartiness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keywords: chicken taquitos, baked taquitos, cream cheese chicken, easy dinner, Mexican-inspired recipe, freezer-friendly meal, crispy taquitos
