Baked Chicken Taquitos

I found this recipe on OurBestBites.com. They looked really good and relatively easy to make, but I got a little worried as I was making the chicken filling because it smelled a lot like tamales, and I HATE tamales. But the finished product was completely tamale free and delicious! Plus they're baked, not fried so they're healthy, right?Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

1/3 cup (3 oz) cream cheese
1/4 cup green salsa
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp granulated garlic
3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp sliced green onions
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup grated pepperjack cheese
small corn or flour tortillas
kosher salt

I left out the cilantro because I hate cilantro. I used flour tortillas because I like them better. And I don't have kosher salt, so I just sprinkled them with regular salt. And we dipped them in our secret dipping sauce (sour cream and salsa mixed together).

Heat oven to 425.
Line a baking sheet with 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 granulated garlic.
Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions.
Add chicken and cheese and combine well.

You can prepare up to this step ahead of time. Just keep the mixture in the fridge.

Work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave (or on the stove) until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. Place 2-3 Tbsp of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges. 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 or an oil mister and sprinkle some kosher salt on top. Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown.

Original post here: http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/