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Easy Baked Chicken Taquitos

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Enjoy crispy, family-friendly chicken taquitos baked to perfection. These cream cheese chicken taquitos are a simple Mexican dinner that can be made ahead and frozen.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and shred it using two forks.
  3. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cilantro. Mix well until all ingredients are 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 one by one in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15-20 seconds per side.
  5. Spoon about 2 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 or freezer-friendly taquitos, assemble them and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • Serve with your favorite taquito dipping sauces like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or a creamy avocado dip.
  • These also work well in an air fryer. Arrange in a single layer and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.

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