Ingredients
– 3 ounces cream cheese (low fat preferred, avoid fat free)
– 1/4 cup green salsa
– 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
– 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
– 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (10-12 ounces)
– 1 cup grated pepper jack or plain jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
– 12 soft taco-sized tortillas or tortillas of your choice
– kosher salt (to taste)
– cooking spray or oil for brushing
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or spray it with oil for easy cleanup.
2-Mix ingredients: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, granulated garlic, cilantro, and green onions.
3-Stir in chicken and cheese: Stir in the shredded chicken and cheese until the filling is creamy and uniform.
4-Add filling to tortillas: Place about 1/4 cup of filling on the lower third of each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch margin at the edges.
5-Roll tortillas: Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam side down on the baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch.
6-Oil and season taquitos: Brush or spray the taquitos lightly with oil and sprinkle with kosher salt if desired.
7-Bake taquitos: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp, adjusting time based on tortilla type. Let them cool slightly and tuck in any filling that leaks out.
Last Step:
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🥄 Use any type of tortilla you prefer—corn or flour—based on your taste and dietary needs.
🍴 Brush taquitos with oil for extra crispiness and sprinkle salt for enhanced flavor.
❄️ Freeze rolled taquitos for convenient, quick meals later and adjust baking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg