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Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitos

Course Main Course

Ingredients

  • 3 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 c salsa verde
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 t chile powder
  • 1/2 t ground cumin
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 t onion powder
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 c fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 c cooked and shredded chicken
  • 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 c monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • 12-16 6 inch white corn tortillas
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425* F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray
  • In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, salsa, lime juice, chile powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion powder, galic, parsley, and 1/4 t kosher sale
  • Add chicken and cheese and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper
  • Place 2 tortillas at a time in microwave, covered with damp paper towels and microwave 15-25 seconds until pliable
  • Spoon 2-3 T of filling onto lower third of tortillas, roll tightly, place seam down on baking sheet.
  • Spray taquitos with cooking spray (i.e. Pam) and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until ends are beginning to brown slightly and crisp
  • Serve with Cholula for an added kick on top, and sour cream for dipping