Chicken Taquitos
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5.0
1,329 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
559 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Taquitos
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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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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (I use rotisserie)
- 6 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1/4 cup salsa , your favorite kind
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves , chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper for taste
- 15-20 corn or flour tortillas
For serving:
- guacamole, sour cream, salsa, hot sauce
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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 1/2 inches of oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high. Once hot (the tortillas should sizzle immediately when added to the oil). Fry the taquitos in small batches, for a few seconds on each side, rotating them as they cook, until they are golden and crispy on all sides. Place them on a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve taquitos with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.
Notes
- Make ahead Instructions: Make the filling up to 1 day in advance and store in the refrigerator. Roll in tortillas before baking.
- Freezing Instructions: Taquitos make a great freezer meal. Make the filling as instructed and roll up in tortillas. Place in a freezer ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from freezer and place them on a lined or greased baking sheet. Cover with tinfoil and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until warmed through and crisp on the outside.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
1047mg
(44%)
Potassium
447mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1710IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
2.4mg
(3%)
Calcium
343mg
(34%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1047mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1710IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 343mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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