Taquitos
Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavors, these homemade Chicken Taquitos are the perfect combination of crunchy and creamy. Made with a savory filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and zesty salsa, seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin, each roll packs a delicious punch. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and fried until irresistibly crispy, these taquitos are crafted for snacking, serving as appetizers, or even as a crowd-pleasing dinner. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re easy to make and pair beautifully with classic dipping sauces like guacamole, sour cream, or salsa. A must-try recipe for lovers of Mexican-inspired comfort food, these taquitos are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Pepper
- 12 pieces Small corn tortillas
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or on a hot skillet for 10-15 seconds to make them pliable and prevent cracking.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one side of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and secure it with a toothpick if necessary.
In a large skillet or deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully place the taquitos seam-side down into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fry the taquitos for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the taquitos from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining taquitos.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 340.3 g | 436% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.2 g | 516% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 136.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 741 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 4355 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.1 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 231.1 g | 462% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2090 mg | 161% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2314 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
