🌯 Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos – Easy, Cheesy, and Crunchy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
250–300
kcalThese Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos are crispy on the outside and filled with a creamy, cheesy chicken mix on the inside. They’re perfect for dinner, snacks, or party food. Since they’re baked instead of fried, they’re lighter but still super delicious. Kids and adults will love them!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
¼ cup salsa or green enchilada sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
Cooking spray or oil for brushing
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling into each tortilla.
- Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray or brush lightly with oil for a crispy finish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa.
Recipe Video
Notes
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
Warm tortillas slightly to make them easier to roll.
Try adding chopped spinach, green onions, or black beans to the filling.
These freeze well before or after baking — perfect for meal prep!
