Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Name: Baked Chicken Taquitos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Cream Cheese; 1/4 cups Salsa; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 2 whole Green Onions, Chopped; 2 cups Chicken, Cooked And Shredded; 1/2 cups Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese Blend; Shredded; 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 2 pinches Salt, To Taste And For Topping (More If Needed); 2 pinches Ground Pepper To Taste; 12 whole 6 Inch Flour Tortillas; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil For Topping

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Cream Cheese
1/4 cups Salsa
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
2 whole Green Onions, Chopped
2 cups Chicken, Cooked And Shredded
1/2 cups Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese Blend; Shredded
1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
2 pinches Salt, To Taste And For Topping (More If Needed)
2 pinches Ground Pepper To Taste
12 whole 6 Inch Flour Tortillas
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil For Topping

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2
Set aside until needed.
3
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, salsa, lemon juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, cilantro, green onions, chicken, and cheeses.
4
Mix until combined.
5
Add the salt and pepper according to taste.
6
Heat the tortillas, 2 at a time, in a microwave for 20 seconds.
7
You want them to be warm and soft enough to easily roll up.
8
Place 1 tortilla on a cutting board or work surface and spoon about 3 tablespoons of filling down the middle of the tortilla.
9
Tightly roll up the tortilla and place it, seam down on the prepared baking sheet.
10
Continue filling the remaining tortillas until you run out of filling.
11
Brush the tops of the taquitos with olive oil and sprinkle with some kosher salt.
12
Bake until they turn a light golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
13
Let cool slightly and then serve with some sour cream, salsa, and/or guacamole.
14
Recipe slightly adapted from Pennies on a Platter, via Annies Eats.

1599

kcal

Calories

Fat

238

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Cream Cheese, 1/4 cups Salsa, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, and more.

Yes, Baked Chicken Taquitos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Chicken Taquitos

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