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Cheesy Chicken Taquitos with Mexican Rice
Cheesy Chicken Taquitos with Mexican Rice is one of our Mother's Day Recipes Easy Enough for the Kids to Make.
by Georgia Johnson from The Comfort of Cooking.
A creamy mixture of cooked chicken, spices and cheddar cheese wrapped in a tortilla makes for a mouthwatering meal that everyone will enjoy! Serve with fresh salsa and sour cream.
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1-2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 10-12 6-inch flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
- 1 5.4 ounce packet Knorr Mexican Rice
- Sour cream, optional
- Additional salsa, optional
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.15-20
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients listed before tortillas. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave to soften, about 20-30 seconds. Place a tortilla on a work surface. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling mixture down the middle of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up tightly around the filling. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, spacing the assembled taquitos evenly on the baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, until crisp and golden brown. Meanwhile, prepare Mexican rice according to package instructions.
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