Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos (Print Version)

Crispy taquitos packed with chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and spices—perfect for sharing or weeknight dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/4 cup sour cream
05 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
07 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

14 - 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch diameter)
15 - Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sour cream, chopped green onions and cilantro, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until mixture is well blended.
03 - Place one tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/4 cup of chicken filling along the lower third of the tortilla.
04 - Tightly roll tortilla into a cylinder and set seam-side down on the baking sheet.
05 - Continue filling and rolling remaining tortillas. Arrange all taquitos, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil to encourage browning.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until taquitos are golden and crisp.
08 - Remove taquitos from oven and serve immediately, accompanied by salsa, guacamole, or extra sour cream.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses pre-cooked chicken so prep is quick and easy
  • Bakes in the oven for a healthier twist with no messy frying
  • Crowd-pleaser that both kids and adults devour
  • Great make-ahead option for busy nights
02 -
  • High in protein thanks to a hearty chicken and cheese filling
  • Freezes beautifully for future quick meals
  • Easily adapted to gluten free by swapping tortillas
03 -
  • Warm tortillas briefly in a pan or microwave before filling so they roll up smoothly and do not break
  • Use a fork to mix the filling for a more uniform texture and less mess on your hands
  • Taste the filling before assembling to fine-tune salt lime or spice to match your family’s preferences

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