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Chicken Taquitos

Chicken Taquitos

Easy homemade Chicken Taquitos made with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and a creamy salsa blend rolled in tortillas and baked or fried until crispy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 taquitos
Calories 559 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • non-stick griddle
  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (I use rotisserie)
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup salsa your favorite kind
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • salt for taste
  • freshly ground black pepper for taste
  • 15-20 pieces corn or flour tortillas

For serving

  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Add cream cheese, salsa and sour cream to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Add remaining ingredients (except the tortillas) and toss to combine. Taste and add more seasoning, if needed.
  • For corn tortillas, heat a non-stick griddle over medium high heat. Cook tortillas for about 15 - 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Remove tortillas to a plate covered with tinfoil to keep them warm and pliable.
  • Place a large spoonful of filling in a line along each tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
  • Baked Taquitos: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray the tops of the tacos with cooking spray, or brush them lightly with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shells are crispy.
  • Fried Taquitos: Add about 1 ½ inches of oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high. Once hot, fry the taquitos in small batches for a few seconds on each side until golden and crispy. Place them on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Serve taquitos with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

Notes

Make the filling up to 1 day in advance and store in the refrigerator. Taquitos make a great freezer meal; freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 31gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 1047mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1710IUVitamin C: 2.4mgCalcium: 343mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Appetizer, baked taquitos, Chicken Taquitos, Easy Recipe, fried taquitos, Mexican Cuisine
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