Thursday, January 6, 2011

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos- Wendy Parker


Ingredients:

1/3 C. (3oz) cream cheese
1/4 C. green salsa
1T. fresh lime juice
1/2 t. cumin
1 t. chili powder
1/2 t. onion powder
1/4 t. granulated garlic or garlic powder
3 T. chopped cilantro
2 T. sliced green onions
2 C. shredded cooked chicken
1 C. shredded pepperjack cheese

small corn tortillas (flour ones work as well)
kosher salt
cooking spray


Directions:


Heat oven to 425. Line baking sheet wih foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

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 garlic. Stir to combine and the add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and cheese and combine well.

You can prepare this step ahead of time. Just keep mixture in the refridgerator.

Work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. It helps to place them beween damp paper towels. Usually 20-30 sec will do. Place 2-3 T. of the chicken mixture on the lower third of the tortilla, then roll it up as tight as you can. Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Lay all of the taquitos on the baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle some kosher salt on top. Place pan in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or unil crisp.