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Chicken Taquitos Recipe

This easy chicken taquitos recipe for softened corn tortillas stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken and melty cheese can be fried or baked. They're the perfect appetizers.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 20 taquitos
Calories: 121 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast boneless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium sized onion chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning use your favorite blend
  • Salt and pepper as needed
  • 1 cup shredded Cotija cheese or use Monterrey Jack
  • 20 corn tortillas or more as needed, softened
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Add the chicken breast to a pot and cover it just enough with water along with a tablespoon of salt.
  2. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Lightly poach the chicken about 20 minutes, or until it is cooked through fully.
  3. Remove from heat and set into a large bowl. Shred the chicken with forks.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the onion and jalapeno about 5 minutes to soften.
  5. Add the garlic and cook another minute, until fragrant.
  6. Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic to the chicken, along with a bit of salt and pepper, taco seasoning and the shredded cheese. Mix it all together.
  7. Add a spoonful of chicken-cheese mixture to each softened tortilla and roll them up tightly. Fasten with toothpick to hold them together. See the NOTES section on how to best soften corn tortillas.
FOR FRYING YOUR TAQUITOS
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  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot until it just starts to bubble very slightly. Test by placing a piece of tortilla in the oil. It should start to sizzle lightly.
  2. Add the taquitos a few at a time, careful not to overcrowd them. Fry them 4-5 minutes per side, until they are golden.
  3. Remove and set onto paper towels to drain.
  4. Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
FOR BAKING YOUR TAQUITOS
  1. If baking, once the taquitos are rolled, place them onto lightly oiled baking sheets then spray them very lightly with spray oil.
  2. Heat oven to 400 degrees F and bake them for 20 minutes, or until they become nice and crispy.
  3. Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!

Notes

  • Makes 20 or more taquitos.
  • Corn tortillas are softened most easily in the microwave. Cover them with a damp paper towel and microwave them on high for 30-60 seconds. This will make them more pliable and will avoid cracking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 121kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 174mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20taquitos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121

% Daily Value*

Calories 121kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 174mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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