Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitos

Ingredients:
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup salsa
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 teaspoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped scallions
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8-12 (6-inch) corn tortillas


Directions:

*Preheat oven to 425 and spray baking sheet with cooking spray

*In a large bowl, combine cream cheese with salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, onion powder, garlic, cilantro, scallions, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt.

*Fold in chicken and cheeses

*Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary

*Warm tortillas according to package directions until soft and pliable

*Spoon 3 TBSP chicken filling onto lower third of each tortilla and roll tightly.

*Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet.

*Repeat with remaining tortillas

*Spray taquitos lightly with cooking spray, sprinkle with kosher salt

*Bake 15-18 minutes, or until tortillas are crisp and golden brown

*Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole

Note: To freeze, prepare the taquitos, but before baking, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator until the taquitos are completely cold. Wrap each taquito in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and freeze. To bake, unwrap the taquitos and bake in a 425 degree oven for 20 minutes (no need to thaw first).

These are perfect to make and freeze. Its an easy snack/meal for that man (or child) in your life. *wink wink*

Submitted by: Ashley Butler