Chicken Taquitos
Delicious crispy taquitos filled with seasoned chicken and cheese, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Oil for frying or cooking spray for baking
- Shredded lettuce
- Sour cream, salsa, or other desired toppings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) if baking.
- Combine in a bowl the shredded chicken, cheese, and taco seasoning.
- Soften the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them tightly, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- If baking, place the taquitos on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. If frying, heat oil in a frying pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or fry until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve with shredded lettuce and toppings.
Notes
For extra crunch, bake longer or fry until golden brown. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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