Chicken Taquitos
Chicken Taquitos are crispy, golden rolled tortillas filled with tender, seasoned shredded chicken and melted cheese. This quick and easy recipe delivers bold and versatile flavors with a satisfying crunch, perfect for snacks, meals, or entertaining. Customize with various spices, toppings, and cooking methods to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using corn tortillas)
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped roasted green chilies, fresh cilantro, or chipotle peppers in adobo for variations
Tortillas & Cooking
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Cooking oil or cooking spray for frying or baking
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with sautéed onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cheese. Add any optional ingredients like chopped green chilies or fresh herbs to enhance flavor.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas briefly on a skillet or in the microwave until pliable to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Roll the Taquitos: Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling near the edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly and tuck the edge underneath to seal and avoid unrolling during cooking.
- Cook Until Crispy: Fry the taquitos in hot oil until golden and crunchy, about 2-3 minutes per side, or bake them on a greased baking sheet at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite dips like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for a delicious finish.
Notes
- Use warm tortillas to prevent cracking and keep taquitos tight.
- Do not overfill tortillas to ensure easy rolling and crispy edges.
- Leave space between taquitos when baking for even crispiness.
- If frying, drain excess oil by placing cooked taquitos on paper towels.
- Experiment with different cheeses such as mozzarella or queso fresco for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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