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Crispy Chicken Taquitos
This recipe guides you through making delicious and crispy chicken taquitos, perfect as a satisfying dinner or a fun appetizer. They are filled with a savory mixture of shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, vibrant salsa, and shredded Mexican blend cheese, all seasoned with classic spices. The filling is rolled into warm corn tortillas and then fried until golden brown and crunchy. Serve these taquitos hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa.
#Chicken
#Taquitos
#Mexican
#Tex-Mex
#Dinner
#Appetizer
#Fried
#Cheese
#Easy
#Quick
Creamy Chicken Taquito Filling
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Mexican
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
25g
Protein
30g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Hand-rolled Taquitos Ready to Fry
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Golden-Brown Taquitos Frying
Instructions
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- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, salsa, shredded Mexican blend cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture is well combined.5mPreview5mPreviewIn a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, salsa, shredded Mexican blend cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture is well combined.
- Lightly warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by microwaving them in a stack for 15-20 seconds, or by heating them briefly on a dry skillet for about 10-15 seconds per side. Warming makes them pliable and prevents them from cracking when rolled.2m
Preview2mPreviewLightly warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by microwaving them in a stack for 15-20 seconds, or by heating them briefly on a dry skillet for about 10-15 seconds per side. Warming makes them pliable and prevents them from cracking when rolled. - Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto one end of a warm tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla from the filled end to create a taquito shape. If needed, you can secure it with a toothpick. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.10m
Preview10mPreviewPlace about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto one end of a warm tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla from the filled end to create a taquito shape. If needed, you can secure it with a toothpick. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling. - Heat 3-4 cups of vegetable oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully place 3-4 taquitos into the hot oil, seam-side down, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.10m
Preview10mPreviewHeat 3-4 cups of vegetable oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully place 3-4 taquitos into the hot oil, seam-side down, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. - Remove the fried taquitos from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve them immediately with your preferred toppings such, as sour cream, guacamole, or additional salsa.3m
Preview3mPreviewRemove the fried taquitos from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve them immediately with your preferred toppings such, as sour cream, guacamole, or additional salsa.
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