Chicken Taquitos
Indulge in the crispy goodness of homemade Chicken Taquitos, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. These taquitos are filled with tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and a zesty salsa blend, all wrapped in warm tortillas and baked or fried to golden perfection. Ideal for parties, game days, or quick weeknight dinners, they deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite. Serve them with your favorite dips like guacamole or sour cream for an irresistible treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
- 15–20 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, salsa, and sour cream until smooth. Mix in shredded chicken, spinach, cheddar cheese, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Warm tortillas on a non-stick griddle until pliable.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly and secure if necessary.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), spray taquitos with cooking spray and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- For frying: Heat oil in a skillet and fry taquitos in batches until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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