Recipes | Super Easy Taquitos

The first time I ever made these, I was skeptical. These weren't going to be real

taquitos because they are baked and not deep fried. Trust me, they are good - even without being deep fried.

Ingredients



• 2 cups cooked chicken (cubed or shredded whichever you prefer)
• 1 brick cream cheese (don't use the fat free!)
• 1/2 cup salsa (whatever you prefer)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic seasoning (or fresh, whatever)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 10 small to medium flour tortillas
• sea salt
• cooking spray or spray butter

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking tray with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray or spray butter.
• Cook chicken if you haven't already
  
  

cooking up the chicken



•  Soften up cream cheese in microwave for abour 30 seconds. Add in salsa, lime juice, cumin and garlic. Mix well. 
  
  

• Add in chicken and cheese.
• Place about 2-3 tablespoons of chicken mixture on the lower third of tortilla, keeping it about a 1/2 inch from the edges.

• Roll tortilla up as tight as you can.
• Place seam side down on baking sheet. Lay all of the taquitos on baking seat, making sure they are not touching. 
• Spray lightly with butter or cooking spray and sprinkle some sea salt on top.

• Place baking sheet in oven for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and ends start to get golden brown.
• Makes about 10-12 taquitos depending on how many tortillas are in a package.

There you have it, super easy and very filling taquitos! Happy eating!