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Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

This recipe is a family favorite! They are so easy to make and taste amazing!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 206kcal

Ingredients 

  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup green salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 10 small flour tortillas
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine cream cheese, salsa, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, onion powder and garlic in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Once combined, stir in the cilantro and green onions. Add the chicken and cheese; mix thoroughly.
  • Spoon 2-3 Tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla as tightly as you can and place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas and make sure to leave space between each taquito.
  • Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until crisp and golden in color.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg
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