Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are a delightful fusion of crispy tortillas and a creamy, cheesy chicken filling that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for any occasion—be it game day, family gatherings, or cozy nights in—these taquitos promise to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and customizable, they offer an explosion of flavor in every bite. Serve them fresh from the oven with your choice of dipping sauces for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa verde
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked (about 7–10 minutes). Shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, cumin, chili powder until well combined.
- Place a generous spoonful of the mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Arrange rolled taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet; lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream or salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg