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.
Ingredients
3ozcream cheese, softened
1/4cupsalsa
juice of 1/2 lime
1teaspoonchile powder
1/2teaspoonground cumin
pinchcayenne pepper
1/2teaspoononion powder
3clovesgarlic, minced
1/4cupchopped fresh parsley
3tablespoonschopped scallions
2cupscooked and shredded chicken
1/2cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese
8-126-inch corn tortillas
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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.
Warm tortillas according to package directions until soft and pliable.
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.
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.