These spicy Chicken Lime Taquitos are baked to perfection- crunchy on the outside, and creamy on the inside! The fresh lime and Cajun seasoning gives them a kick you never expected. They are the perfect appetizer for parties or an any night dinner.
1teaspoonCajun seasoningor seasoning of your choice
½teaspoonred pepper flakes
salt and pepperto taste
Chicken Lime Taquitos
3cupsshredded chicken
¼cupcream cheese
¼tablespoonssour cream
½cupMozzarella cheese
¼cupcilantroroughly chopped
½limejuiced
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonCajun seasoningor seasoning of your choice
salt and pepperto taste
20corn tortilla shells;small size- 6 inches
olive oil;for brushing taquitos
Instructions
Crockpot Shredded Chicken
In a crockpot add chicken breast in single layer.
Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
Cover crockpot and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with two forks. Set aside.
Chicken Lime Taquitos
Preheat oven to 400 °F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium sized bowl mix together shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
Microwave 4 corn tortilla shells at a time and in a single layer for 30 seconds.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of the corn tortilla shells. Roll them up tightly and place seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Continue the last two steps until all the filling is gone.
Lightly brush the Chicken Lime Taquitos with olive oil.
Place the taquitos in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve with sour cream and salsa.
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Notes
Storing Information:
In the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. Note: they taste best the day they are made.