Description
These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a deliciously crispy and creamy Mexican-inspired appetizer or main dish. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and warm spices, rolled in tortillas and baked to golden perfection, they offer a healthier alternative to fried taquitos while delivering amazing flavor and texture.
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 make cleanup easier.
- 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. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Assemble Taquitos: Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable and prevent cracking. Place 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly. Place each rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them from unrolling during baking.
- Bake: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the taquitos with olive oil or cooking spray to help them crisp up beautifully. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the taquitos hot, accompanied by sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for dipping, making them perfect for parties, snacks, or a tasty main dish.
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, saving prep time.
- Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick or mix in black beans for extra heartiness and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Baked taquitos, chicken taquitos, cream cheese chicken taquitos, Mexican appetizers, healthy taquitos, baked snacks
