Baked Cream Cheese Taquitos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 ounces cream cheese
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⅓ cup salsa
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½ teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
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1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
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1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
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2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
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8-10 small flour tortillas
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside.
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Soften 4 ounces cream cheese in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ⅓ cup salsa, ½ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add in 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken, 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese, 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro. Stir until combined well.
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Add about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture about 1 inch from the edge of 8-10 small flour tortillas. Roll it up and place it seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with each one and place about 1 inch apart not touching each other on baking sheet.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tortilla is lightly browning around the edges. Serve with sour cream, ranch, or your favorite sauce.
# Notes:
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Updated on April 7, 2020. Originally Posted on July 31, 2014.