Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

Ingredients
  

  • 3-ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup green salsa
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. green onions, sliced
  • 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
  • About 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Cooking spray
  • Black beans, optional
  • Rice, cooked according to package instructions, optional

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20 – 30 seconds so it's soft and easy to stir.
  • Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder; mix well.
  • Add cilantro, green onions, chicken and pepper jack cheese; thoroughly combine. 
  • Can be prepared up to this step ahead of time; just keep the mixture in the fridge.
  • Corn tortillas are hard to roll without cracking; work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll without cracking; it helps to place them between damp paper towels; usually 20 – 30 seconds will do it; If you find the tortillas are cracking when you roll them, or come unrolled right away, just try heating them longer and try the damp paper towel process.
  • Place 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2- inch from the edges.
  • Roll it up as tight as you can and place seam side down on the baking sheet.
  • Lay all of the taquitos on the baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other.
  • Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray or an oil mister; sprinkle some kosher salt on top.
  • Place pan in oven and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown.
  • Dip in salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or Tomatillo Dressing.
  • Serve with black beans and rice, optional.
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