Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitos

These Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitos packed with shredded chicken, salsa, spices and two types of cheese are sure to become a regular meal at your dinner table. They are quick, delicious and so easy to make.

Did I mention the best part?

They are baked! So not only are they healthier than the traditional fried taquitos,  they still have that crispy crunch that we all love! These also freeze beautifully as well. Prepare them up to baking and the place in the freezer until firm, then wrap in plastic wrap.

When you are ready to eat just place them on a baking sheet and bake..no need to thaw! Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for dipping! 🙂

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Why I love creamy baked chicken taquitos?

• They can be a snack, appetizer or a full meal
• They’re versatile, and I can change the salsa or cheese based on the flavor I like
• They freeze really well, allowing me to make a huge batch for later use

How do you make taquitos stick together?

When wrapping the taquitos, ensure the seam is facing down to keep the taquitos in place. If that isn’t helping, you can use a toothpick or create a mixture of water and flour and brush the mixture on the edge to seal the taquitos.

Why are my taquitos not creamy?

Your baked creamy chicken taquitos may not be creamy because you didn’t use enough cheese in the filling. Try adding more cheese next time.

Why did my taquitos fall apart?

The common reason is that you didn’t warm the tortillas enough. Wrap them in damp paper towels and pop them in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds. This should warm them enough.  

How to serve creamy baked chicken taquitos?

You can serve taquitos with salsa, guacamole, sour cream or hot sauce.

Creamy baked chicken taquitos cooking tips:

• Do not overfill the tortilla to prevent them from bursting in the oven. Three spoons should be enough.
• Fill the tortillas immediately after you remove them from the microwave. If you allow them to cool, it will be hard to wrap the filling in.
• Using leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken can save time

Variations of creamy baked chicken taquitos:

• Change the meat and use shredded pork or beef, which are also great options.
• Try experimenting with different types of cheeses. As long as it melts nicely, it’s worth a try.
• Swap the salsa or spices to change the flavor.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup salsa
• juice of 1/2 lime
• 1 teaspoon chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 8-12 (6-inch) corn tortillas

How to make Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitos:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese with the salsa, lime juice, cumin, chile powder, cayenne, onion powder, garlic, cilantro, scallions, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt.  Fold in the chicken and cheeses.  Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 3. Warm tortillas according to package directions until soft and pliable.

Step 4. Spoon 3 tablespoons of chicken filling onto the lower third of each tortilla and roll tightly.  Place seam side-down on the prepared baking sheet.  Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Step 5. Spray the taquitos lightly with cooking spray, sprinkle with kosher salt.  Bake 15-18 minutes, or until the tortillas are crisp and golden-brown.  Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Enjoy!

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How to store creamy baked chicken taquitos?

Taquitos freeze nicely. As such, you can prepare the meal as instructed, then instead of baking, you put the taquitos in a freezer Ziploc bag and store them in the freezer.

How to reheat creamy baked chicken taquitos?

Wrap the taquitos in a paper towel and microwave for a minute.

How long does creamy baked chicken taquitos last in the fridge?

Creamy baked chicken taquitos will last for 2 to 3 days when refrigerated and up to three months when frozen.

Can I make ahead creamy baked chicken taquitos?

You can make taquitos ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer to eat later.

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