Description
These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired main course. Filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and flavorful spices, then baked until golden and crispy, they make a perfect snack or meal served with your favorite dips.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup salsa
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Assemble Taquitos: Place 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to hold its shape during baking.
- Bake: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the rolled taquitos with olive oil or cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot with your favorite dips such as sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for dipping.
Notes
- Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent cracking.
- These freeze well! Assemble ahead, freeze, and bake straight from the freezer—just add 5 extra minutes to the bake time.
- Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut here!
- Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick or mix in black beans for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: baked taquitos, chicken taquitos, cream cheese taquitos, Mexican appetizers, easy chicken recipes, baked snacks
