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Easy Baked Chicken Taquitos

A stack of crispy, golden-brown baked chicken taquitos filled with shredded chicken.
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Crispy baked chicken taquitos with cream cheese are a fast, family-friendly dinner. Make them ahead and freeze for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, chopped cilantro, and salsa. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
  4. 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 seconds, or by warming them briefly in a dry skillet.
  5. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll up the tortillas tightly to form taquitos.
  6. Place the taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops generously with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  • For make-ahead convenience, assemble the taquitos and freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • Serve with your favorite salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or a side of pico de gallo.
  • You can also make these in an air fryer. Arrange taquitos in a single layer and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

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