Creamy Chicken Taquitos

25g protein · 30 min · 389 kcal

Creamy Chicken Taquitos

Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos are flavorful, cheesy, and crispy. Serve with Cilantro Lime Dressing, salsa, and/or guacamole. They're so easy to make and always a hit!

30 min6 servings389 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup salsa verde
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 green onion (chopped (only the green))
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup Colby Jack, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded )
  • 12 flour tortillas (6-inch fajita size)
  • Kosher salt or sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix together 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 onion, and juice of 1 lime.

  3. 3

    Add 1 cup shredded cheese and 2 cups shredded chicken and mix until combined.

  4. 4

    Fill each tortilla with 3-4 tablespoons chicken mixture evenly spread in a line down the middle leaving about 1/2 inch on each end. Tightly roll and place seam side down on the pan. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and mixture.

  5. 5

    Brush or spray or the top of taquitos lightly with oil. Sprinkle with a kosher salt or sea salt.

  6. 6

    Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges start to brown.

  7. 7

    Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and/or Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing.

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