Hey there! Life's busy, right? Between work, family, and everything in between, who has time for complicated dinners? That's why I'm so excited to share my go-to recipe for Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos. They're unbelievably quick to make, surprisingly healthy (baked, not fried!), and bursting with flavor that even the pickiest eaters will love. Honestly, this recipe has saved dinner time more times than I can count!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe reminds me of summer trips to my grandma's house. She always had a little something special cooking. While these aren't exactly her recipe, the cheesy, savory goodness brings back the same feeling of comfort and happy bellies that her cooking always did. It's a way to bring a little bit of that tradition to my own family, but scaled down for weeknight efficiency!
Ingredients
- For the Filling:
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Taquitos:
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Cooking spray
- Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Chopped cilantro
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Make sure everything is thoroughly combined.
- Warm the Tortillas: Lightly warm the corn tortillas in the microwave (about 30 seconds) or in a dry skillet to make them more pliable and prevent tearing.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the Taquitos: Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Let the taquitos cool slightly before serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro. Enjoy your Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos!
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Make sure everything is thoroughly combined.1 pound cooked chicken, shredded, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and pepper
- Warm the Tortillas: Lightly warm the corn tortillas in the microwave (about 30 seconds) or in a dry skillet to make them more pliable and prevent tearing.12 small corn tortillas
- Assemble the Taquitos: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.12 small corn tortillas, 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- Bake the Taquitos: Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.Cooking spray
- Serve: Let the taquitos cool slightly before serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro. Enjoy your Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos!Sour cream, Guacamole, Salsa, Chopped cilantro