Creamy, Crunchy & Irresistibly Cheesy!
Get ready for your new favorite appetizer or weeknight dinner—these Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos are golden, crispy, and stuffed with a luscious filling of shredded chicken, melted cream cheese, and gooey Monterey Jack. Perfect for parties, game day, or a fun family meal, they’re easy to make, freezer-friendly, and 100% addictive!
Why You’ll Love These Taquitos
🔥 Crispy Outside, Creamy Inside – Oven-baked to golden perfection!
🧀 Ultra-Cheesy – Cream cheese + shredded cheese = next-level richness.
🍗 Easy Shortcuts – Use rotisserie chicken for a 20-minute meal.
🌮 Crowd-Pleasing – Great for dipping & sharing.
Ingredients
(Makes 12 taquitos)
For the Filling:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great!)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
½ cup salsa (mild or spicy, your choice)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
For Assembly:
12 small flour tortillas (or corn for gluten-free)
Cooking spray or olive oil
Toothpicks (to secure taquitos)
For Serving (Optional):
Guacamole
Sour cream
Pico de gallo
Lime wedges