Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 ounces cream cheese, low fat (avoid fat free)
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¼ cup green salsa
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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½ teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
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3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken (10-12 ounces)
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1 cup grated pepper jack or plain jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
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12 soft taco-sized tortillas (or tortillas of choice)
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Kosher salt
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Cooking spray or oil
# Instructions:
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Heat cream cheese in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until softened. Mix in green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, granulated garlic, cilantro, and green onions. Add shredded chicken and cheese, combining thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate if preparing in advance.
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray. If using corn tortillas, heat them in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 20-30 seconds until pliable. For soft taco-sized tortillas, place approximately ¼ cup of the filling on the lower third of each tortilla, keeping filling about 1 inch from the edges. Roll tortillas tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch.
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Lightly spray or brush rolled taquitos with cooking spray or oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt if desired. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, checking occasionally to prevent overcooking. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Serve taquitos with sour cream, guacamole, or Lime-Cilantro Ranch for dipping.
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Cook taquitos in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, checking at the 6-8 minute mark for doneness.
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Roll and brush taquitos with oil as described but skip the salt. Freeze taquitos on a flat dish until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook frozen taquitos in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes or in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 7-8 minutes. Alternatively, thaw taquitos in the fridge and bake as directed.
# Notes:
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Always ensure tortillas are soft enough to roll without cracking by microwaving them if needed.
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Watch oven-baked taquitos closely to prevent overcooking, as bake times may vary by tortilla type.