🌮 Baked Chicken Taquitos
🍽️ Servings: 12 taquitos
⏰ Time: 35 minutes (15 prep + 20 bake)
📝 Ingredients:
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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
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4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or a mix)
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1–2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions or cilantro (optional)
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12 small corn or flour tortillas
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Cooking spray or oil brush for baking
🔥 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Make the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine:
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Shredded chicken
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Cream cheese
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Shredded cheese
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Sour cream (if using)
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Spices (garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder)
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Salt and pepper
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Green onions or cilantro
Mix until creamy and evenly combined.
3. Warm the Tortillas:
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to soften (prevents cracking while rolling).
4. Fill & Roll:
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Place ~2 tablespoons of filling near one edge of a tortilla.
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Roll it up tightly like a cigar.
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Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake:
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Lightly spray or brush the tops of taquitos with oil.
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
🥑 Serving Ideas:
Serve hot with:
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Guacamole or avocado slices
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Sour cream or Greek yogurt
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Salsa or pico de gallo
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Jalapeño-lime dipping sauce
🔁 Variations:
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Add black beans or corn to the filling.
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Use pulled pork or ground beef instead of chicken.
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Add chopped spinach or sautéed peppers for extra veggies.
Let me know if you’d like a freezer-friendly version or an air fryer method!