Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are crispy, golden rolled tortillas filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and flavorful spices. Baked to perfection, these taquitos make a perfect appetizer or snack served with guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup salsa, your preferred heat level
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped green onions or fresh cilantro (optional for freshness)
Assembly
- 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas, 6-inch size
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Serving
- Guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or fresh pico de gallo for dipping
- Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or extra cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Warm your tortillas in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds to make them pliable and prevent cracking when rolling.
- Mix the creamy filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, salsa, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well combined. If using, fold in the chopped green onions or fresh cilantro for added freshness.
- Roll the taquitos: Lay a warm tortilla flat on your work surface. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture down the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, tucking the seam underneath as you place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat this with all tortillas and filling.
- Get them golden and crispy: Lightly brush or spray each rolled taquito with olive oil or cooking spray to help them crisp up nicely in the oven. For extra cheesiness, sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top if desired.
- Bake to perfection: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the taquitos for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crispiness on all sides. For a final touch of extra crispiness, turn on the oven broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve with all the fixings: Let the taquitos cool for 2-3 minutes after removal from the oven. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces such as guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or pico de gallo. Optionally, garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or extra cheese for a colorful presentation.
Notes
- You can use either flour or corn tortillas depending on your preference.
- Warm tortillas prevent cracking when rolling the taquitos.
- Feel free to customize the heat level by choosing your preferred salsa.
- Baking instead of frying keeps the taquitos lighter and less greasy.
- Broiling at the end adds an extra crisp texture but monitor closely to avoid burning.
- Leftover taquitos can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
Keywords: Chicken Taquitos, Baked Taquitos, Cream Cheese Chicken, Appetizer, Mexican Snack, Crispy Taquitos
