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Chicken Taquitos (baked or fried)

Fried or baked until hot and crisp with chicken and cheese plus taco seasoning, these tasty Mexican-style treats are super fun to eat!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 taquitos
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks , Dinner
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • ½ cup salsa
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken or beef
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 12 (6-inch each) corn tortillas
  • ⅓ cup oil for frying or to brush with

Instructions

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  1. Place salsa in a fine strainer and let any juices drip away.
  2. In a bowl, combine chicken, drained salsa, cheese, and taco seasoning.
  3. Place tortillas on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 40 seconds or until warm.
  4. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick and place on a baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining filling and tortillas.
  5. Preheat oil in a pan over medium-high heat (350°F).
  6. Add the taquitos a few at a time, and cook until crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Notes

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush each taquito with olive oil or vegetable oil and bake for 18-20 minutes or until crisp.
  • Spray taquitos with cooking spray or brush with oil.  Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp. Repeat with remaining taquitos.
  • Nutrition information does not include oil.  Taquitos can be prepared and rolled up to 24 hours before cooking or frozen. If cooking from frozen, add 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time depending on the cooking method.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 142 (7%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 190mg (8%) Potassium 116mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 199IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 131mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12taquitos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142 7%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Potassium 116mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 199IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 131mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.