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Chicken Taquitos

Crispy Chicken Taquitos That Will Win Over Your Taste Buds

Delicious Chicken Taquitos bursting with flavor, perfect for quick gatherings or family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 taquitos
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken leftover or rotisserie chicken works
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese can substitute with ricotta for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Wrapping and Cooking
  • 10 count flour tortillas corn tortillas for gluten-free option
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. Mix until well blended and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper into the chicken mixture. Stir thoroughly for about another 2 minutes.
  3. Place a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Scoop 2–3 tablespoons of the creamy chicken filling onto the lower third of the tortilla and roll it tightly.
  4. In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, around 350°F. Test readiness by dropping a small piece of tortilla.
  5. Carefully place the taquitos seam-side down in the skillet. Fry for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Using tongs, remove the fried taquitos and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  7. Serve the crispy Chicken Taquitos warm with toppings like salsa, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Chicken Taquitos are perfect for gatherings and can easily be customized with different fillings and toppings.

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