Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos (Print Version)

Crisp tortillas, creamy chicken filling, and a zesty dipping sauce make this a fun, family-friendly Mexican main.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 3 large chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon cumin
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

07 - 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block)
08 - 3 tablespoons sour cream
09 - 1/3 cup salsa
10 - 1 teaspoon cumin
11 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
12 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon coriander
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 3 green onions, minced
16 - 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
17 - 1 lime, juiced
18 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
19 - 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
20 - 16-18 small flour tortillas

→ Creamy cilantro dipping sauce

21 - 1/2 cup sour cream
22 - 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
23 - 1/2 lime, juiced
24 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

# Steps:

01 - Mix together chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Drizzle olive oil on chicken breasts, then sprinkle a small amount of the spice mix on both sides. Place the chicken breasts on a parchment or baking mat-lined baking sheet.
02 - Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). Remove from the oven, shred using two forks, and set aside to cool.
03 - Turn the oven up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius). Prepare another baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a baking mat.
04 - Soften cream cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl by heating for 20-30 seconds. Add sour cream, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, cheeses, and shredded chicken. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Add several tablespoons of the filling to the lower edge of each tortilla, leaving space at the ends. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. For extra crispy taquitos, brush lightly with melted butter before baking.
06 - Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
07 - Mix all dipping sauce ingredients until well combined. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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