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 dash Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast; 3 ounces, weight Light Or Fat Free Cream Cheese; 1/2 whole Lime, Juiced (Approximately 1 Tablespoon); ⅓ cups Green Salsa (I Use Arriba-medium); 3 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onions; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus 1 Tablespoon To Sprinkle Over Taquitos Before Baking; 1 teaspoon Ancho Chile Powder Or Chili Powder; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1/2 cups 2% Sharp Cheddar, Shredded; 1/2 cups 2% Pepper Jack Or Mexican Blend Cheese, Shredded; 12 whole Corn Tortillas, Yellow

Servings: persons

1 dash Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
3 ounces, weight Light Or Fat Free Cream Cheese
1/2 whole Lime, Juiced (Approximately 1 Tablespoon)
⅓ cups Green Salsa (I Use Arriba-medium)
3 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onions
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus 1 Tablespoon To Sprinkle Over Taquitos Before Baking
1 teaspoon Ancho Chile Powder Or Chili Powder
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1/2 cups 2% Sharp Cheddar, Shredded
1/2 cups 2% Pepper Jack Or Mexican Blend Cheese, Shredded
12 whole Corn Tortillas, Yellow

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Use dashes of salt and pepper to season your chicken breasts, wrap them in foil loosely and bake for 3540 minutes or until done.
2
Allow to cool slightly and shred chicken by hand, food processor or with forks.
3
After removing chicken, increase the oven temp to 425 degrees F.
4
In a bowl, combine light or fat free cream cheese (you can use either as the flavor of spices is nice and bold), lime juice, green salsa, green onions, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, chile powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and cilantro.
5
Mix well.
6
Add shredded cheeses and chicken and again mix well.
7
Heat 2 to 3 corn tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds or until hot and pliable.
8
The best method for this is to either cover them with plastic wrap on a plate, or place them between two damp paper towels.
9
Once tortillas are softened, spoon a heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture onto the lower portion of a tortilla (the side closest to you) and roll it up somewhat tightly.
10
Place on a baking sheet seam side down and repeat until all of the tortillas are rolled.
11
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
12
Bake 1520 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
13
Serve with salsa, gaucamole, sour cream or light cilantro-lime dressing.

557

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 dash Salt And Pepper, to taste, 2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 3 ounces, weight Light Or Fat Free Cream Cheese, 1/2 whole Lime, Juiced (Approximately 1 Tablespoon), 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.

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Baked Chicken Taquitos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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