Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Savory baked taquitos with creamy cheese, shredded chicken, and a blend of spices for a flavorful bite.
# Ingredients List:
→ Filling
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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⅓ cup salsa
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
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1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
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1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
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2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
→ Assembly
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8 to 10 small flour tortillas
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
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Microwave cream cheese for 15-20 seconds to soften. In a mixing bowl, blend together cream cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, green onion, and cilantro until fully incorporated.
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Place approximately 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture about 1 inch from the edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly and position seam side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart without touching.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until tortillas are lightly browned and crisp around edges.
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Serve warm with sour cream, ranch dressing, or preferred dipping sauce.
# Extra Information:
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Soften cream cheese briefly in the microwave to ease mixing.
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Spacing taquitos on the baking sheet ensures even crisping.