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Easy Baked Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
Every bite of Chicken and Cheese Taquitos delivers that irresistible combination of crispy tortilla and melty, flavorful filling that makes them impossible to resist!
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 219kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken from home-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken
- 1 ½ cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 6-inch flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- Kosher salt
- Toppings: sour cream guacamole, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken, Pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, salsa, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of filling on the lower third of a tortilla. Roll up tightly and place on baking sheet seam side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Brush tops of tortillas with butter and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until taquitos are golden brown and crispy. Cut in half and top with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Creative Ring Presentation: A fun way to present this dish is in a two-layered ring that people can pull apart, as shown in the picture. To create the rings, cut the taquitos in half and layer in two circles before baking. Sprinkling on an extra ½ cup cheese between layers helps keep them together. Bake as directed.
Air Fryer Option: Cook chicken taquitos at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Brush with butter before cooking and check for golden browning to ensure perfect crispiness.
Cheese Variations: Try mixing different cheeses like sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, or Mexican cheese blend for varied flavor profiles that suit your family's taste preferences.
Spice Variations: If you'd like to mix up the flavoring a bit, consider adding ¼ teaspoon of paprika (regular or smoked), onion powder, or garlic powder, or a combination.
Storage Tip: Store cooled taquitos in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg