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Taquitos

Crispy Taquitos That Will Make Your Taste Buds Dance

Delicious Crispy Taquitos filled with chicken, cheese, and spices for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 6 taquitos
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Feel free to swap in shredded beef or pork.
  • 6 ounces Cream Cheese Softened; substitute with cottage cheese for a lighter variation.
  • 1.5 cups Baby Spinach Chopped; can be omitted or replaced with other greens.
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Colby Jack Cheese Consider using a Mexican blend cheese.
  • 0.5 cups Salsa Choose your favorite store-bought or homemade.
  • 0.33 cups Sour Cream Greek yogurt makes a great substitute.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
Taquito Base
  • 12 pieces Corn Tortillas 6-inch; for a different texture, use flour tortillas.
Serving Toppings
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Sour cream
  • Pico de Gallo

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • tongs

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil to cover the bottom, about ½ inch deep.
  2. Monitor the oil temperature until it reaches 350°F.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, spinach, Colby Jack cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Warm corn tortillas in the microwave for 15-30 seconds to prevent cracking.
  5. Spoon filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly. Set seam-side down.
  6. Fry taquitos in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove from oil and let cool slightly on paper towels. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 2taquitosCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These taquitos are a family favorite, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy experimenting with different fillings and salsas to make it your own.

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