Baked Chicken Taquitos

Baked Chicken Taquitos

I made this recipe before and it is something that is quick, easy and kid friendly. It is also great for kids to take as left overs in their lunch. This isn't my favorite, but still tasty.

Makes 12 taquitos (I made 8, but I over stuffed)

Ingredients

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened (a little less then half a brick)
• 1/4 cup salsa (green or red)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• kosher salt
• cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with foil or lightly coated with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (except the tortillas.)

3. Working with a few tortillas at a time, heat them in the microwave between two paper towels until they are soft enough to roll (about 20 – 30 seconds).

4. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla as tightly as you can.

5. Place the rolled tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas until the mixture is gone, making sure the taquitos are not touching each other. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle with kosher salt. (I didn't place them far enough from each other and I regret it. The middle didn't turn out as crispy, so I would follow this step next time!!)

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crisp and golden.

Serve with salsa, sour cream or guacamole.