Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a mouthwatering fusion of crispy tortillas and a creamy chicken filling that will delight your taste buds. These easy-to-make taquitos are perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to game day snacks. With their golden-brown exterior and rich interior, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve them hot with salsa or guacamole for an irresistible treat that will keep everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 (8 taquitos) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Boil chicken in salted water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Shred using two forks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning; mix until well combined.
- Spoon about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one side of each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Brush each taquito lightly with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating jalapeños or black beans into the filling. You can substitute chicken with shredded beef or keep it vegetarian by using beans.