Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a party appetizer. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these taquitos are sure to be a hit with everyone!
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Filling:
- ⅓ cup cream cheese (about 3 oz), softened
- ¼ cup green salsa
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (10–12 oz)
- 1 cup grated pepperjack or plain jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
Taquitos:
- 12 soft taco size tortillas
- kosher salt
- cooking spray or oil
- For the filling: Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds until soft. Mix in green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, granulated garlic, cilantro, and green onions. Add chicken and cheese, combine well.
- For the taquitos: Preheat oven to 425℉. Prepare tortillas. Place about ¼ cup of filling on each tortilla, roll up tightly, and place seam side down on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray, sprinkle with salt. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy. Serve with desired dips.
- Air Fryer Instructions: Cook in preheated air fryer at 350℉ for 8-10 minutes, checking at 6-8 minutes.
Notes
- You can make the filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to use.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference, add more spice if desired.
- These taquitos can be frozen before baking for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Taquitos, Baked Taquitos, Mexican Appetizer, Easy Chicken Recipe