Chicken Taquitos
Easy homemade Chicken Taquitos are a delightful treat that everyone loves. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or just a tasty snack, these crispy rolls are filled with shredded chicken, creamy salsa, and melted cheese. You can bake or fry them to achieve the crunch you crave! Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite veggies or spices, Chicken Taquitos are perfect for sharing and will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 (based on serving size of two taquitos) 1x
- Category: Main
- 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
- 15–20 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, salsa, and sour cream; stir until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, spinach, and spices; mix until well combined.
- Heat tortillas on a non-stick griddle until pliable.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes or fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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