These crispy oven-baked chicken taquitos feature a creamy, cheesy shredded chicken filling with a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for quick family meals, party snacks, or healthy comfort food that’s freezer-friendly and easy to prep.
2cupscooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
4ozcream cheese, softened
1/2cupsour cream or Greek yogurt
1cupshredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspoonground cumin
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
to tastesalt and pepper
12small corn or flour tortillas (6-inch)
1tablespoonmelted butter (optional)
as needednon-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one end of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Optional: Brush tops with melted butter and spray lightly with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until taquitos are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
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