Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitos

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Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitos

Original Recipe: http://traceysculinaryadventures.blogspot.com/2011/03/creamy-baked-chicken-taquitos.html

Ingredients:

• 3 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup salsa verde
• 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:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.  Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, salsa, lime juice, chile powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic, parsley, scallions, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.  Add the chicken and cheeses and stir until evenly distributed.  Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Place 2 tortillas at a time on a microwave safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel.  Microwave for 25 seconds, or until the tortillas are soft and pliable.  Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto the lower third of each tortilla, and roll tightly.  Place seam side-down on the prepared baking sheet.  Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
4. Spray the taquitos with cooking spray and sprinkle with kosher salt.  Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas are crisp and golden.  (I loved them served with sour cream!)