Baked Cream Cheese Chicken: 8 Irresistible Variations
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These Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are loaded with creamy, cheesy shredded chicken and baked to crispy perfection.
- Author: Andrew
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Place 2 tablespoons of filling near the edge of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush or spray tops with oil and bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with desired dips.
Notes
- These taquitos are great for weeknight dinners or party appetizers.
<liFeel free to add your favorite spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg