Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

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These taquitos are an all-time reader favorite, and it's so easy to see why. Pair it with our Creamy Lime Cilantro Dr...

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15 min prep 20 min cook 12 servings

Ingredients

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12 servings
  • 3 ounces cream cheese (low fat is fine, avoid fat free)
  • 1/4 cup green salsa
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon sliced green onions
  • 1 cup grated pepperjack or plain jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (10-12 oz)
  • 12 unit soft taco size tortillas (or tortillas of your choice)
  • 1 unit kosher salt
  • 1 unit cooking spray or oil

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Directions

  1. 1

    For the filling: Soften cream cheese in microwave for about 20-30 seconds

  2. 2

    Add green salsa,lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic

  3. 3

    Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions

  4. 4

    Add chicken and cheese and combine well.

  5. 5

    You can prepare up to this step ahead of time. Just keep the mixture in the fridge

  6. 6

    For the taquitos: Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

  7. 7

    If using corn tortillas, work with a few at a time and heat in microwave, wrapped in damp paper towels until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. Usually 20-30 seconds will do. If using flour tortillas straight from the fridge, it helps to microwave them so they are easier to roll.

  8. 8

    Place 2-3 Tablespoons of chicken on lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1 inch from the edges. Roll up tortillas and place seem down on baking sheet, not touching one another. Spray lightly with cooking spray, or lightly brush with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt. Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Dip in sour cream, or our favorite creamy lime cilantro ranch

  9. 9

    For freezer instructions: Prepare the taquitos through rolling them out and placing them on the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze till solid, then transfer to a large freezer bag. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425 and place the taquitos on a line baking sheet. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

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Source

https://ourbestbites.com/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/

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