Baked Cream Cheese Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken mixed with cream cheese and spices, baked to a golden brown for a tasty family dish.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Filling
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4 ounces cream cheese
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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 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 cilantro
→ Wrap
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8 to 10 small flour tortillas
# How to Make It:
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Set oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
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Soften cream cheese in microwave for 15–20 seconds. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, and salt. Add shredded chicken, Colby Jack cheese, green onion, and cilantro. Mix until evenly incorporated.
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Spoon approximately 3 tablespoons of filling about 1 inch from the edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam side down on prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until tortillas are lightly browned at the edges. Remove and serve immediately with preferred dipping sauces.
# Extra Tips:
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Softening the cream cheese before mixing ensures a smoother filling texture.