My kids are big fans of any food that they can hold in their hands and dip into a yummy sauce. I came across this recipe a couple of years ago and it has been a family staple since! Sometimes the "baked" version of fatty fried foods does not ever taste as good, but these are definitely the exception. You won't even notice that they aren't fried- the tortilla bakes up perfectly crispy. You will probably want to make a double batch of these because I promise your family will love them!
Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (4 oz) cream cheese (light works fine in this recipe)
1/3 cup green salsa
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
2 Tablespoons sliced green onions
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup grated Pepperjack cheese
About 20 (6 inch) flour tortillas
Salt
Cooking spray
Directions:
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it’s soft and easy to stir. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and Pepperjack cheese and combine well.
Place 2-3 Tablespoons of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges and roll it up as tight as you can. Place seam side down on the baking sheet.
Lay all of the filled taquitos on the baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle some salt on top.
Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown.
We love to dip these in a "salsa ranch" dip (we just mix together equal parts salsa and ranch dressing- that is what is in the picture), but it's also great with Cilantro Ranch Dressing, guacamole, or our favorite salsa.
Recipe slightly adapted from Our Best Bites.
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I'm gonna need to try these. They looks sooooooooo delicious!!!
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Yum! I have a very similar recipe that we just love! Anything mexican is ok with me ;)
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I see a recipe with the word "creamy" I am sold! Cannot wait to try!
ReplyDeleteCan you freeze this recipe? If so, would you cook it before freezing or after?
ReplyDeleteI think that these would be awesome to freeze! And I think that you could do either- cook them before and then just reheat them, or assemble them, freeze them, and then cook them. I think that either way would work perfectly!
DeleteCamille, I swear we went to school together. If you don't mind me asking where you are from and where you went to High School. I am think we actually went to elementary school together. Did you go to Sara Jane Adams in Layton? Maybe I am crazy but I know that I know you from somewhere.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Aubriona Neilson Bennett
Hi Aubriona! We totally went to school together! Hee hee! Gotta love Adams Elementary! And if I remember correctly, didn't you go to USU also? So your aunt Ann is my mom's best friend and we always hung out with the Flint boys when we were growing up (we always went to Bear Lake together each summer). Such a small world! I am glad that you said something! Hope you are doing well!
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I made these for supper last night.....they were delicious! Definitely making a double batch next time! Warming some up for lunch right now.
ReplyDeleteYumm!! I Can't wait to try these!!
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Just a tip... warm up those tortillas for 40 seconds in the microwave before folding!!! This keep them from breaking!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteYum, nothing better than homemade taquitos!! Well, at least, our family thinks so! Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up to Talent Tuesday! You're this week's feature! This looks so yummy, I will most definitely have to try this soon!
ReplyDeleteYou girlies rock!