Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos: Easy & Delicious!
Crispy baked taquitos filled with a savory cream cheese and seasoned shredded chicken mixture. Perfect for weeknights, family dinners, or gatherings, these golden delights offer a satisfying crunch with a creamy, cheesy filling. A versatile recipe that works as a main, appetizer, or lunch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18
- Total Time: 33
- Yield: 10 taquitos
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup salsa
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
10 small flour or corn tortillas
Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Place a tortilla on a flat surface and fill with a generous portion of the chicken mixture, adding cheddar cheese on top
Fold tortillas into taquitos and place seam-side down on a baking sheet
Brush tops with cooking spray or olive oil
Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and crispy
Let cool slightly before serving
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken (rotisserie works well) for time savings
Baking achieves a healthier, flaky crust compared to frying
For extra crispiness, sprinkle a bit of baking powder on tortillas before filling
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness