Description
Delicious and creamy chicken taquitos, perfect for a snack, appetizer, or casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
2 Chicken Breasts
8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
8 Flour Tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten-free)
2 Green Onions, chopped
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Cumin
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Cook chicken breasts until fully cooked, shred, and place in a bowl.
- Mix in the Cream Cheese: Add softened cream cheese to shredded chicken and mix until well combined.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Stir in shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a skillet for 30 seconds on each side.
- Fill and Roll: Scoop filling into each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Bake the Taquitos: Place taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or salsa for added flavor. Make sure to warm the tortillas to avoid tearing.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chicken, taquitos, cream cheese, easy recipe, snack