Chicken Lime Taquitos

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.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

SHREDDED CHICKEN 4

Total Time 4 35

Author Elizabeth Swoish

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Servings taquitos

Calories 109 kcal

INGREDIENTS

Crockpot Shredded Chicken

3 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning - or seasoning of your choice
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper - to taste

Chicken Lime Taquitos

3 cups shredded chicken
¼ cup cream cheese
¼ tablespoons sour cream
½ cup Mozzarella cheese
¼ cup cilantro - roughly chopped
½ lime - juiced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning - or seasoning of your choice
salt and pepper - to taste
20 corn 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.