Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos
These Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos are stuffed with juicy chicken, cream cheese, Mexican cheese, and spices, and then baked to a golden-brown crispy perfection. The whole family will be raving about these delicious taquitos.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. chopped green onion
- 2 cups shredded fiesta blend cheese Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese also works well
- 12 fajita size flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl whisk together softened cream cheese, lime juice, and salsa verde until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions until well combined.
- Add cooked shredded chicken and shredded cheese and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Spread about 1/4 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll them up and place the seam side down on prepared baking sheet.
- Spray rolled taquitos with baking spray and baked for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or ranch dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
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