Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, offering a perfect balance of crispy tortillas and creamy, flavorful fillings. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for any occasion, from family dinners to game day snacks. With a delightful combination of seasoned chicken, rich cream cheese, and melted cheddar cheese, these taquitos are baked to perfection for a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Serve them with your choice of dips like guacamole or salsa for an extra burst of flavor that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 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
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Lightly brush each taquito with cooking spray or olive oil and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (36g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 24mg