Samantha Nicole When you have a hungry crew, boy, do we have the answer for you! Grab-‘N’-Go Baked Chicken Taquitos are a great answer to a quick, savory mealtime treat! Tasty Tex-Mex-seasoned chicken, rolled and baked in fluffy, warm tortillas, and ready to be dipped in your favorite toppings, is the perfect remedy for all your time-sensitive lunch or dinner needs. These grab-worthy and crispy taquitos can even be made ahead of time to make your day go that much smoother. No matter your needs or how busy your schedule is, Grab-‘N’-Go Baked Chicken Taquitos will become your go-to, always satisfying, timesaving meal. With flavor this big, you won’t be missing a thing!
Ingredients
For the taquitos:
- 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese and/or cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups chicken, cooked, chopped or shredded
- 12 small whole-grain tortillas, warmed
- olive oil cooking spray, to taste
- kosher salt, to taste
For dipping:
- salsa, to taste
- guacamole, to taste
- Greek yogurt, to taste
- sour cream, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Line an 18×26-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, the salsa, the chili powder, the cumin, and the garlic powder and mix well.
Step 4 –Add the shredded cheese and the chicken to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
Step 5 –Place the tortillas on a flat surface and top each of them with 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture, positioned in a line across the lower third of the tortilla.
Step 6 –Roll the filled tortillas up tightly and place them, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7 –Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with the olive oil cooking spray and sprinkle with the salt.
Step 8 –Bake the taquitos until they are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
Step 9 –Serve the taquitos with the salsa, the guacamole, the Greek yogurt, and the sour cream for dipping.
