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Easy Baked Chicken Taquitos

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Enjoy crispy, family-friendly chicken taquitos baked to perfection. This recipe uses cream cheese for a creamy filling and is a quick weeknight dinner or game day snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-60 seconds, or by warming them briefly in a dry skillet.
  4. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla.
  5. Roll up each tortilla tightly to form a taquito.
  6. Place the taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings and dipping sauces.

Notes

  • For make-ahead convenience, assemble the taquitos and place them on the baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if needed.
  • These taquitos also freeze well. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding about 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
  • Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or your favorite taco sauce for dipping.

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