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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. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 559 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Place a large spoonful of filling in a line along each tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.