Baked Cream Cheese Chicken (Printable Version)
Savory baked chicken filled with cream cheese, spices, and herbs in crispy tortillas.
# Ingredients List:
→ Filling
01 -
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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⅓ cup salsa
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
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1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
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1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
→ Wraps
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8-10 small flour tortillas
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
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Microwave the cream cheese for 15-20 seconds to soften. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, and salt. Mix until smooth.
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Add shredded chicken, Colby Jack cheese, green onion, and cilantro to the mixture. Stir thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
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Place approximately 3 tablespoons of the mixture about 1 inch from the edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas are lightly browned around the edges.
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Serve warm with sour cream, ranch, or your preferred dipping sauce.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Soften cream cheese to ensure easy mixing and better texture.