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Baked Chicken Taquitos

Baked Chicken Taquitos

Olé! The Comfort of Cooking is spicing up lately with a week full of delicious dishes – and on Friday, an icy cold cocktail – to ring you into Cinco de Mayo! These creamy, cheesy chicken taquitos are the newest addition to our dinner menu that doesn’t last longer than a day in the house. Given how quick, easy and delicious they are, I think you’ll find the same can be true for you!

Tortillas and Cheddar

Just wrap up a mixture of shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cream cheese, lime juice and spices in a warm tortilla, and bake. You can add corn, black beans or chopped green chiles to the mix. Use ground beef or turkey instead of chicken, or a mix of cheeses instead of just cheddar. The options are endless!

Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Good news for you foodies who like to make and freeze in advance, too. Prepare these ahead of time, cover and freeze ‘em up to two days. Bake according to the same directions, but they may need to keep cooking for a little longer than 15 minutes. Oh, the agony!

Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Though I made these for dinner originally, I also made them with smaller (4-inch) tortillas, which you can find at Target, as appetizers for a get-together. These tasty chicken taquitos are super versatile and va-va-voom DELISH for a weeknight dinner where you wanna change things up, or to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend with a scrumptious treat!

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Baked Chicken Taquitos

Yield: Makes about 12 taquitos (3-4 servings)

Ingredients:

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup salsa

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1-2 green onions, chopped

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

10-12 6-inch flour tortillas

Cooking spray

Sour cream, optional

Additional salsa, optional

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients listed before tortillas. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Warm the tortillas in the microwave to soften, about 20-30 seconds. Place a tortilla on a work surface. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling mixture down the middle of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up tightly around the filling. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, spacing the assembled taquitos evenly on the baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.

Bake 15-20 minutes, until crisp and golden brown. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa, if desired.

Enjoy!

Adapted from Fake Ginger

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  1. london bakes says

    May 2, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Loving all these cinco de mayo flavours! We love these type of Mexican flavours in our house but we should probably extend our repertoire beyond tacos and fajitas. This is definitely a great one try. Thanks for a delicious looking recipe!

  2. Teresa, foodonfifth.com says

    May 2, 2012 at 11:29 am

    These look like the perfect Cinco de Mayo treat and it would be easy to make these for a party. Great how-to photos and recipe. Thanks.

  3. Alfriston Cottage says

    May 2, 2012 at 11:48 am

    It looks easy and tasty! Thanks for sharing. :)

  4. Julie @ Table for Two says

    May 2, 2012 at 11:59 am

    i love mexican food and i love the flavors of this dish! these look perfect and so easy to make :)

  5. Cooking for My Kids says

    May 2, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    We love taquitos…and Cinco de Mayo. These look amazingly delicious!

  6. SallysBakingAddiction says

    May 2, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    I’ve never made my own taquitos before… i’ve always baked them from being frozen! the horror. These look great, Georgia! Happy Cinco de Mayo :)

  7. Lindsey says

    May 2, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    These look great! I wonder if they would be just as good without meat or with a vegetarian “chicken”. Can’t wait for Friday’s cocktail recipe! ;)

  8. Bree says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Seriously yum! I am all about baking normally fried Mexican favorites and it sounds like you did a super job here! :)

  9. RWL says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    delish! made some of these a few weeks back. they’re easy and fun – love to mix up the ingredients! can’t wait for warmer weather – definitely calls for outdoor dining and salted, frozen margs!

    http://sisterswithasideofstyle.wordpress.com
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  10. Steph@TheChickpeaChickadee says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    These look delicious! Love that they are baked and not fried. Perfect Cinco de Mayo dish.

  11. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Georgia these look just perfect! I’m bookmarking to make on Cinco de Mayo!

  12. Catalina @ Cake with Love says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    This will make such a nice dinner for my date night, definetely makes chicken sound amazing not boring!! And I love all that cheese too!

  13. amy @ fearless homemaker says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    sounds awesome! i love taquitos, but i usually make them fried, not baked. i love this healthier alternative, + may actually try ’em later this week. thanks for the idea!

  14. Pam says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    I love baked taquitos… yours look awesome!

  15. Cassie/Bake Your Day says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    I love chicken taquitos but so rarely eat them because they are usually fried. These sound so awesome, Georgia!

  16. RecipeGirl says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    so funny- I was just thinking yesterday that rolled tacos would be a good thing for my son to make for his blog! These look wonderful!

  17. From Valeries Kitchen says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    I love that they are baked! They look amazing Georgia…Pinning :)

  18. Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    They look fantastic!

  19. Mom says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Ooo, Mama vegetarian feels a meat cheat coming on….

  20. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Haha, do it! I’ll take total blame for influencing your meat cheat… xx

  21. Karly says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    This is shaping up to be the best week ever. ;) I love Mexican and these look amazing!

  22. Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    I’m just exploring your blog now and I’m impressed! All your food is so colorful and appetizing. I just added you to my google reader =)

  23. Jennifer {Mother Thyme} says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    These looks amazing and perfect for Cinco de Mayo with a nice margarita! Love this!

  24. Honey says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    you’re on a Mex kick lately… i wish i was your friend and neighbor. I love Mexican food and your pictures just make me salivate even more for it.

  25. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Gorgeous blog design and delicious looking recipe! Can’t wait to start following.

  26. Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 says

    May 2, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    This is definitely going on the list to make very soon. The taquitos look perfect!

  27. Laurie {Simply Scratch} says

    May 2, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    Oh my word. These are so happening this weekend! YUM!

  28. Devon says

    May 2, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    I crave Mexican food about 95% of the time. These look great! Love that they are baked & not fried :)

  29. Steve @ the Black Peppercorn says

    May 2, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Oh wow – I love taquitos! Mexican food is a favourite in our house!

  30. kitcheninspirations says

    May 2, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    I love that they are baked. They look absolutely awesome. I’m going to search our grocery stores for the 4″ fajita shells…I can hardly wait for Target to come to Canada (2013 they say).

  31. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    May 2, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Alright, I think I just found what I am making for Cinco de Mayo this weekend!! My husband loves taquitos, but I have never made them because of the fried aspect. These are perfect, Georgia!

  32. Tina Bk says

    May 2, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    I just made some taquitos from another bloggers post, but that does not mean I will not try another version. Yours do look tasty and the best thing is how they bake up nice and crisp! Tex Mex is always welcome here-yum!

  33. Katie says

    May 2, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Yum! I love chicken taquitos! Must make these asap. Your photos are lovely, too!

  34. gobakeyourself says

    May 2, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Yay for baking! They look stunning and could not be more perfect for the upcoming holiday :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

  35. mireia badia says

    May 2, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    That looks really yummy!!!! I love tacos so I think I would really love this!!

  36. Lynda @ TasteFood says

    May 2, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    What a hit these will be at our dinner table. Love all of the flavors.

  37. Cathleen says

    May 2, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    This looks absolutely perfect! Yum!

  38. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    May 2, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    I love Mexican food (in fact I had some for lunch hehe) so I would be all over these taquitos!

  39. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    May 2, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    I love Taquitos, they are just fun to eat! These look great, and I love baking them at home so they are healthier!

  40. Jesica @ Pencil Kitchen says

    May 2, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    I love how this type of dishes gets people together. Everyone stretching their arms out across the table shouting “hand me the wrappers!” plus, they have endless possibilities. they never look as splendid as yours though ;)

  41. Julia says

    May 2, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    These would go over so well in my house!!! And I love that they’re baked.

  42. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    May 2, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    Perfect meal for Cinco de Mayo weekend! ;-) Loving all these delicious photos!

  43. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:55 am

    These look wonderful, Georgia…just perfect for Cinco de Mayo! And I’m totaly in awe of your pictures; they are amazing!

  44. Imagination Cakes says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:21 am

    OMG!!! I absolutely love this idea. I make fried taquitos all the time. I love this recipe bc “no oil” needed. As it it I try to use a little, but when frying it’s kinda hard. I’ll be making these next week! Thanks a bunch!

    Oh yeah by the way….I’m planning my daughters farm theme 1st bday party any thoughts on other dishes I could make ahead of time. Parties could be kinda hectic. rjennie33@yahoo.com

  45. R says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Perfect!!!
    Drooling over at each n every photo.

  46. Reem | Simply Reem says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:36 am

    Oppsss.
    R is me, I dunno why It never took my whole name for my comment above…LOL

  47. vianney says

    May 3, 2012 at 3:59 am

    yummy baked treats!! a perfect addition to any fiesta!!

  48. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    May 3, 2012 at 4:06 am

    Gorgeous taquitos. Growing up, I’d always buy them from el pollo loco but these taquitos look a hell of a lot better than the fast food kind (of course!).

  49. Katherine Martinelli says

    May 3, 2012 at 11:06 am

    These sound just delicious!!

  50. Katrina {In Katrina's Kitchen} says

    May 3, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    I love that these are baked. That means I can have 2 :) Really Georgia you have me hungry!

  51. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Girl, I haven’t had a taquito in SO LONG! I want…

  52. Catalina @ Cake with Love says

    May 3, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    Hi, I have nominated you for the following blog awards: Sunshine, Keativ Blogger and Versatile Blogger!! Stop by and check the rules!

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  53. Sawsan @ chef in disguise says

    May 3, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    I love how quick and easy these taquitos are!
    Your pictures are so vibrant Georgia, I love them

  54. Reeni says

    May 3, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Your chicken taquitos rock! I love that you put cream cheese in them – great flavor!

  55. LV says

    May 3, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    These look so yummy! I am thrilled that they are baked, so now I want feel as guilty when I have them and it is great that you can freeze them!

  56. Lizzy says

    May 3, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Oh, my…another fabulous idea for Cinco de Mayo!!! These look delicious…my family would love your version, Georgia!

  57. Kelly Mulcair Registered Nutritionist. Content © 2011 Trinity Nutrition. says

    May 3, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    These look fantastic Georgia and they incorporate some of my favourite flavours… love that you can freeze them too – so practical.

  58. Jennifer says

    May 4, 2012 at 2:11 am

    These look incredible and I love your photos!

  59. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    May 4, 2012 at 3:53 am

    I always love a recipe that can be made ahead of time! Great idea for Cinco de Mayo.

  60. Texanerin says

    May 4, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    OOH! Yummy! Just yesterday I was telling my husband I wanted to make taquitos, which I’ve never made before. Today I made carnitas but made enough tortillas so that I could make something else with them. I’ll definitely be making these! I’ll let you know how they turn out. :D

  61. SavoringTime in the Kitchen says

    May 4, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    With all of the Cinco de Mayo recipes I’ve been seeing lately, this has to be one of my favorites!

  62. Jeanette says

    May 6, 2012 at 12:52 am

    What a great make ahead dish, super kid friendly too.

  63. Texanerin says

    May 6, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    OH MY GOD! The caps are needed here. I just made these and they are AMAZING. I’ve never had taquitos before now and this is the only recipe I’ll ever use. It’s perfect. I left out the salsa just because I don’t like it and used powdered onion and garlic because I was lazy and they’re still super yummy! And I covered the chicken in Tony Chachere’s before I cooked it to make it really spicy. I’ve been craving fried tortillas lately (who does that? It was weird) and this took care of that craving! The husband loved them too. Thank you so much! :)

  64. Sugar Buzzed says

    May 6, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    These look amazing! I think I may try them with fish too! Yummy! Thanks for posting!

  65. Anonymous says

    August 20, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Looks yummy. Does the chicken have to be cooked before putting it in oven?

  66. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says

    August 20, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    As the recipe states, the chicken does need to be cooked before baking the taquitos.

  67. Tracy says

    April 30, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Just curious, when making ahead & freezing. Do you bake them first a bit or just put right into the freezer after assembling?
    How do they hold up? the tortillas don’t get hard & crispier than normal?

    • Georgia — April 30th, 2013 @ 2:34 pm

      I wouldn’t recommend baking in advance of freezing. The tortillas will harden a bit from being in the freezer, but just defrost them in the fridge before baking.

  68. Kathleen says

    February 28, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    These look delicious! I have type 1 so I love finding diabetic friendly recipes plus my husband and I just love mexican food! Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to try it :)

  69. Catherine says

    January 7, 2015 at 11:42 am

    We wanted to let you know we shared your delicious recipe on our 40+ Skinny Recipes To Start Your Year Healthy post! Check it out! Feel free to share on social media! Happy & Healthy New Year!

  70. Rakhee says

    February 20, 2015 at 4:26 am

    What a tasty recipe! I made this during the week and my family loved it. It was simple, hearty and you couldn’t just have one. We added more ingredients as suggested in the beginning, like the corn and hot chilies for heat, and cheated a little by using Kraft’s Tex Mex shredded cheese blend. Thanks for the recipe, it’s definitely something I’ll come back to :-)

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