Baked Chicken Taquitos
from kristineskitchenblog.comCrispy baked chicken taquitos with a chicken and cheese filling. These taquitos are freezer friendly for quick dinners! The whole family will love them!
Servings: 12 taquitos
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack and/or cheddar cheese 4 ounces
- 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken about 1 pound
- 12 small whole grain tortillas
- olive oil spray
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, salsa, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Add the shredded cheese and chicken and stir until well combined.
- As needed, warm tortillas for a few seconds in the microwave to make them soft enough to roll up without tearing.
- Working with one tortilla at a time, place 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in a line across the lower third of the tortilla. (See this honey bbq chicken taquitos recipe for step-by-step photos.) Roll up as tightly as you can and place seam side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Lightly spray taquitos with olive oil cooking spray and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until taquitos are lightly browned.
Notes
Freezer Instructions:
- Before baking, flash freeze taquitos in a single layer on a baking sheet or baking dish. Then place taquitos in a labeled freezer bag and store in your freezer for up to 3 months.
- To bake frozen taquitos (no need to thaw first): Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and bake for 16-20 minutes, until lightly golden and heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 2taquitos | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
