Description
Simple recipe for baked taquitos filled with shredded chicken and cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 small flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave or a dry skillet to make them pliable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture down the center of each tortilla.
- Roll the tortillas tightly. Place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops of the rolled taquitos with cooking spray.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crisp.
- If using, sprinkle with cheddar cheese during the last 2 minutes of baking.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
- If the filling is too soft, chill it for 15 minutes before rolling.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: baked taquitos, cream cheese chicken, easy chicken recipe, baked appetizer, shredded chicken