Creamy Chicken Taquitos

closeup of taquitos with chicken and cheese coming out the ends

Filled with a creamy flavorful sauce, chicken and cheese, Creamy Chicken Taquitos are an easy and delicious weeknight meal.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword cheese, chicken, tortillas, quesadillas,

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings taquitos

Calories 196kcal

Author Nicole Burkholder

Ingredients

3 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup salsa verde
Juice from 1/2 lime
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup pepper jack or cheddar jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chopped white onion about 1/2 of a medium white onion
3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
12 flour tortillas soft taco sized
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray. If you have a convection setting on your oven, set to 400° and use convection for an extra crispy finish!
In a large bowl, heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it’s soft and easy to stir. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder and mix well.
Stir in the cilantro, onions, chicken and cheese and combine well.
Place about 3 Tablespoons of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges. Then roll it up as tightly as you can.
Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Lay all of the taquitos on the baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown.
Serve with sour cream, crema, guacamole, salsa or pico de gallo

Notes

To get great melty cheese, shred it off the block rather than using pre-shredded packaged cheese.

Freeze/Reheat instructions: roll up tightly (don't bake first) and then place in a zip-loc bag or other airtight container. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge and then bake as directed.

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