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Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos Recipe

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Kids love any kind of food that they can hold in their hands. And they love it even more if there is a delicious dipping sauce. So even your pickiest of eaters will love these Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos from Six Sisters. And you can feel good about dinner because they are baked instead of fried.
Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos Recipe

We have another amazing dinner you will love on a busy night. And it’s so easy to make.

We love the baked version of our Creamy Chicken Taquitos. And these taste so delicious being baked and the tortilla bakes up perfectly. Just the right amount of crispy.

You will probably want to make a double batch of these because I promise your family will love them! And after running kids here and there, this is the perfect weeknight dinner.

Other Taquito Recipes we LOVE!

WE HAVE MORE DELICIOUS CHICKEN RECIPES THAT ARE SO EASY AND KID FRIENDLY. SOME OF OUR BEST REVIEWED RECIPES ARE OUR HONEY LIME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS, SLOW COOKER RITZ CHICKEN, CHICKEN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE.

How to make baked creamy chicken taquitos:

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquito ingredients:

  • Cream Cheese
  • Green Salsa
  • Chicken Breasts
  • Pepper Jack Cheese
  • Flour Tortillas
  • Lime Juice
  • Green Onions
  • Cumin
  • Chili Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Cilantro
  • Cooking Spray
  • Salt
  • Creamy Cilantro Dressing (for dipping)

Related Article: These Cheesy Chicken Taquitos are made in your SLOW COOKER! 

HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE DELICIOUS BAKED CREAMY CHICKEN TAQUITOS?

Begin by heating your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray it lightly with cooking spray.

In a medium sized bowl heat the cream cheese  in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it is soft enough to stir.

Then add in the green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until combined.

Then add in the cilantro and green onions.

Stir in chicken and Pepper Jack cheese and combine well.

Place 2-3 tablespoons of chicken mixture on the lower third of each tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch away from the edge.

Roll up tortilla as tight as you can and place seam side down on the baking sheet.

Lay all the filled taquitos on the baking sheet and be sure that they are not touching each other.

Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle the tops with salt.

Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp and the ends get golden brown.

Dip them in the creamy cilantro dressing. Or if your kids have a favorite dipping sauce, that works great too!

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Kitchen items needed to make baked creamy chicken taquitos:

  1. Mixing bowl
  2. Non stick cooking spray
  3. Baking Sheets (This one is our favorite)

Tips and tricks for Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

  • These can easily be made earlier in the day. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to bake. The perfect dinner for a busy day.
  • You can easily purchase a rotisserie chicken at the store and take all the chicken off. Then you don’t have to deal with cooking chicken breasts. And rotisserie chicken has a delicious seasoned taste to it. It’s one of our favorite short cuts.
  • If you love more chicken or cheese in your taquito, then for sure add in more to your liking.

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Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Even your pickiest of eaters will love these Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos from Six Sisters. And you can feel good about dinner because they are baked instead of fried.
Serving6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup green salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro, dried
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
  • 20 flour tortillas, 6 inch
  • salt, to taste
  • 8 ounces Creamy Cilantro salad dressing, for dipping

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  3. Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so that it is soft and easy to stir.
  4. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
  5. Then add cilantro and green onions.
  6. Add chicken and Pepper Jack cheese and combine well.
  7. Place 2-3 Tablespoons of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges and roll it up as tight as you can. Place seam side down on the baking sheet.
  8. Lay all of the filled taquitos on the baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle some salt on top.
  9. Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown.
  10. Dip in creamy cilantro dressing if desired.

Notes

Freezer Meal Instructions: 
Assemble taquitos and then freeze before baking. I like to put them all rolled up in a gallon-sized resealable freezer bag. They will last up to 90 days. You can cook from frozen in the oven – you might have to add a few minutes onto the cooking time to make sure they are cooked all the way through.
 
These can easily be made earlier in the day. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to bake. The perfect dinner for a busy day.

Nutrition

Calories: 522 kcal · Carbohydrates: 53 g · Protein: 26 g · Fat: 22 g · Saturated Fat: 10 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 0.1 g · Cholesterol: 63 mg · Sodium: 1049 mg · Potassium: 363 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 518 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 327 mg · Iron: 4 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course
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Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Published: September 7, 2022Updated: February 9, 2023

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Questions & Reviews

  1. Katie says:
    I'm gonna need to try these. They looks sooooooooo delicious!!!
  2. Back for Seconds says:
    Yum! I have a very similar recipe that we just love! Anything mexican is ok with me ;)
  3. Rachel @ Khaos in the Kitchen says:
    As soon as I see a recipe with the word "creamy" I am sold! Cannot wait to try!
  4. TheHappyCrafter says:
    Can you freeze this recipe? If so, would you cook it before freezing or after?
  5. Bri B says:
    Camille, I swear we went to school together. If you don't mind me asking where you are from and where you went to High School. I am think we actually went to elementary school together. Did you go to Sara Jane Adams in Layton? Maybe I am crazy but I know that I know you from somewhere.

    Sincerely, Aubriona Neilson Bennett
  6. Stephanie says:
    I made these for supper last night.....they were delicious! Definitely making a double batch next time! Warming some up for lunch right now.
  7. hersplitends.com says:
    Yumm!! I Can't wait to try these!!

    Cheers
    ~ Jillian
  8. Camille says:
    Hi Aubriona! We totally went to school together! Hee hee! Gotta love Adams Elementary! And if I remember correctly, didn't you go to USU also? So your aunt Ann is my mom's best friend and we always hung out with the Flint boys when we were growing up (we always went to Bear Lake together each summer). Such a small world! I am glad that you said something! Hope you are doing well!
    Camille
  9. Camille says:
    I think that these would be awesome to freeze! And I think that you could do either- cook them before and then just reheat them, or assemble them, freeze them, and then cook them. I think that either way would work perfectly!
  10. deppfangrl says:
    Just a tip... warm up those tortillas for 40 seconds in the microwave before folding!!! This keep them from breaking!!! :)
  11. Susan Zentmyer says:
    This looks delicious!
  12. Not Your Ordinary Agent says:
    Yum, nothing better than homemade taquitos!! Well, at least, our family thinks so! Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday.
  13. Nichelle @ Vintage Wanna Bee says:
    Thanks so much for linking up to Talent Tuesday! You're this week's feature! This looks so yummy, I will most definitely have to try this soon!

    You girlies rock!
  14. Lisa Ramos says:
    These were deelish! Will definitely make again...Would like to find/figure out the nutritional info on them..They don't seem to guilty
  15. judy says:
    Hi..I was wondering if I could make these vegetarian...and just use beans and cheese instead of chicken...if so, would the instructions and cooking time be the same? thank you!
  16. Cyd says:
    For the original recipe, the chicken was already cooked. It mainly needs to heat through and you want the tortilla to get browned and just barely crispy on the edges. It should be close to the same amount of cooking time. Just watch them closely.
  17. Mary Britton says:
    Is there a recipe for your sauce to dip the Taquitos? Always love a great dipping sauce.
  18. Heather says:
    What is the recipe for the dipping sauce?
  19. Cyd says:
    We love to dip these in Ranch dressing or Cilantro Ranch Dressing. Here is the recipe for Cilantro Ranch Dressing. You can find it here also - https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/2016/09/cafe-rio-steak-salad/ Cilantro Ranch Dressing: Ingredients: 1 packet TRADITIONAL Hidden Valley Ranch mix (not BUTTERMILK) 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup buttermilk 2 tomatillos, husk removed and diced 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon minced garlic juice of 1 lime 1 jalapeño (more or less depending on how hot you like it) Instructions: Mix all ingredients together in a blender.
  20. Cyd says:
    We love to dip these in Ranch dressing or Cilantro Ranch Dressing. Here is the recipe for Cilantro Ranch Dressing. You can find it here also - https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/2016/09/cafe-rio-steak-salad/ Cilantro Ranch Dressing: Ingredients: 1 packet TRADITIONAL Hidden Valley Ranch mix (not BUTTERMILK) 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup buttermilk 2 tomatillos, husk removed and diced 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon minced garlic juice of 1 lime 1 jalapeño (more or less depending on how hot you like it) Instructions: Mix all ingredients together in a blender.
  21. Amanda says:
    could these be made in an air fryer?
  22. Cyd says:
    Air fryer cooks a lot faster than the oven, so you would need to watch them CLOSELY! But it should work.
  23. Amanda says:
    What kind of green salsa do you use for these?
  24. Cyd says:
    We like Herdez or any green salsa you find at your local grocery store.
  25. Amy Kuenzel says:
    You updated! I’ve been making this for many years like 8 years! Still love it.
  26. Angie says:
    This is the first recipe I’ve tried from your website and I am hooked. I love to cook and this is seriously one of my favorite meals I’ve ever made. My entire family, 11 people, loved them. I made them exactly as you said only doubling the cheesy sauce inside. I topped mine with mashed avocado, sour cream, more green salsa, cilantro, lime juice and a side of Spanish rice. I am craving them and can’t wait to make them again. Thank you for my new favorite recipe!!!
  27. Cyd says:
    Hi Angie. Thanks for leaving us such nice comments. We are so glad you liked the taquitos and the Samoas popcorn. They are both some of our favorites. Have a terrific week!
  28. B. Jones says:
    Made these tonight and we loved them. Used some rotisserie chicken I had vacuum-sealed in the freezer. I will definitely make these again. My husband could not stop raving about them. Thanks!
  29. Karen Cameron says:
    I haven't made this yet, but will soon! Can this be done in the air fryer?
  30. Becky W says:
    My friend brought these to a party over 10 years ago, and I've been taking them to parties ever since, always with great compliments. If you don't have green salsa, you can easily swap it w Hatch's green chilies, which I always have in the cupboard. Thanks for the great party recipe!

    5 stars

  31. L Hill says:
    What is the serving size the nutritional information is based off. 1 taquito?
  32. Momma Cyd says:
    It makes about 20 and we usually serve a family of six with this recipe. About 3 taquitos per serving.
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