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Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe
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These Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos are packed with juicy shredded chicken, creamy filling, melted cheese, and bold spices, all rolled into golden-crisp tortillas. They’re baked, not fried, making them a healthier but equally delicious option. Perfect for meal prep, parties, or a fun dinner night with a creamy cilantro dipping sauce on the side.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 3 large chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 green onions, minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 16-18 small flour tortillas

Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, minced
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Mix chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season on both sides.

3. Place chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake 20–25 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Shred and set aside to cool.

4. Increase oven temp to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5. Microwave cream cheese for 20–30 seconds to soften. Stir in sour cream, salsa, spices, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, cheeses, and shredded chicken.

6. Add 2–3 tbsp filling to the bottom third of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on baking sheet.

7. Optional: Brush with melted butter for extra crispiness.

8. Bake 15–20 minutes or until golden. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

9. For the dipping sauce, mix sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic powder. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

• You can use corn tortillas instead of flour, which may increase the yield by about 6 taquitos.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

• Freeze rolled taquitos on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

• Reheat refrigerated taquitos at 350°F for 10–15 minutes or frozen for 20 minutes until heated and crisp.

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