Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos (Print View)

Chicken taquitos with creamy cheese filling, baked crispy and served with fresh toppings and dips.

# What You'll Need:

→ Creamy Chicken Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, preferably rotisserie
02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1/4 cup salsa, preferred heat level
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions or fresh cilantro, optional

→ Assembly and Baking

09 - 8 to 10 small flour or corn tortillas, 6-inch size
10 - Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing

→ Serving and Toppings

11 - Guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or fresh pico de gallo, for dipping
12 - Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or extra cheese, for garnish, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
02 - Microwave tortillas for 20 to 30 seconds until pliable to prevent cracking during assembly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the filling is smooth and homogenous. Fold in green onions or cilantro if desired.
04 - Place a warm tortilla flat on the work surface. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture along the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
05 - Lightly brush or spray each rolled taquito with olive oil or cooking spray. For added cheesiness, sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top, if desired.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping taquitos halfway through for even crispiness. Optionally, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end for a golden finish, watching carefully to avoid burning.
07 - Allow taquitos to cool for 2 to 3 minutes after baking. Serve warm with guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or fresh pico de gallo, and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, or additional cheese as preferred.

# Notes:

01 - Warming the tortillas before assembly prevents cracking and ensures a tight roll.

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