Baked Chicken Taquitos
These creamy chicken taquitos are the real deal. Baked, not fried - easy to make, super delicious, and freezer friendly.
Servings 12 taquitos
Calories 154kcal
Ingredients
Filling
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon prepared chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1-2 green onions chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
For the taquitos
- 12 flour tortillas soft taco sized
For cooking
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
To prepare and eat immediately
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together the filling ingredients (3 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon prepared chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder2 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons cilantro1-2 green onions, 2 cups cooked chicken, 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Heat the 12 flour tortillas in the microwave until soft and pliable, and keep warm (I use a tortilla warmer).
- Spoon filling down the middle of each tortilla and roll up tightly.
- Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining filling/tortillas.
- Brush the taquitos with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, until crisp and golden.
- Devour.
To Freeze
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer and chill until taquitos are frozen.
- Transfer to a freezer safe zip top bag, and place back in the freezer.
To bake from frozen:
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
- Remove desired number of taquitos from the freezer and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Devour.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1.2mg
