Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (3 oz) cream cheese (low fat is fine, avoid fat
free)
- 1/4 cup green salsa
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic, or garlic powder
- 3 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 2 Tablespoon sliced green onions
- 2 C shredded cooked chicken (for extra yumminess, use
grilled taco chicken!)
- 1 C grated pepperjack or plain jack cheese
- Fajita sized flour tortillas
- kosher salt
- cooking spray or olive oil
For the filling
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 granulated
garlic.Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and
cheese and combine well.
For the taquitos
Heat oven to
425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with olive oil or cooking
spray. If using flour tortillas straight from the fridge, it helps to warm them
in the microwave so they're easier to roll.
Place 2-3 T
of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1 inch
from the edges. Roll up tortillas and place seam down on a baking sheet, not
touching one another. Lightly brush with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with
kosher salt. Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and
the ends start to get golden brown. Serve with sour cream, salsa, or you
favorite dip.
For the freezer instructions
Prepare the
taquitos through rolling them out and placing them on the baking sheet. Place
the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze until solid, then transfer to a
large freezer bag. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425 and place the
taquitos on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
and crispy.
