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Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

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Crispy baked taquitos filled with creamy chicken mixture, perfect for a weeknight dinner or party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 corn tortillas
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes (with liquid), shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked onion and garlic mixture until well combined.
  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 30-60 seconds, or by warming them briefly in a dry skillet.
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll up the tortilla tightly to form a taquito.
  6. Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Spray the tops of the taquitos generously with cooking spray.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  • For an air fryer version, arrange taquitos in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  • You can make these ahead of time. Assemble the taquitos, place them on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if needed.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or shredded lettuce.

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