Description
These Creamy Oven-Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for appetizers or a main course. Filled with a creamy chicken and cheese mixture, these taquitos are baked to crispy perfection, making them a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup salsa or diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For assembly:
- 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
- cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt until well combined.
- Assemble the taquitos: Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla and roll it up tightly. Place the taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush the tops with oil.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep.
- To freeze, assemble and freeze taquitos before baking, then bake directly from frozen, adding a few minutes to cook time.
- For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack over the sheet pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
