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Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos That Wow Your Taste Buds!

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Delicious baked taquitos filled with creamy chicken and cheese, perfect for a snack or appetizer.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 280 g cooked shredded chicken
  • 113 g cream cheese, softened
  • 56 g shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 60 ml salsa, preferred heat level
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 25 g chopped green onions or fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 8 to 10 small flour or corn tortillas, 15 cm size
  • Cooking spray or olive oil, for brushing
  • Guacamole, for dipping
  • Sour cream, for dipping
  • Salsa or fresh pico de gallo, for dipping
  • Shredded lettuce, for garnish (optional)
  • Diced tomatoes, for garnish (optional)
  • Extra cheese, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, salsa, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and green onions or cilantro (if using).
  3. Mix until well combined.
  4. Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  5. Spoon a portion of the chicken filling onto each tortilla and roll them tightly.
  6. Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Brush the tops with cooking spray or olive oil.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  9. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and garnishes as desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, use hot salsa or add jalapeños to the filling.
  • These taquitos can be frozen before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if cooking from frozen.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.

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