Chicken Taquitos

The best chicken taquitos are a highly popular meal you can find at almost any Mexican restaurant.

Thankfully, this chicken taquitos recipe can help you make high-quality homemade chicken taquitos quickly and efficiently.

So even your kids can join in on the fun!

I like serving mine with Mexican Rice, Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip and veggies!

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Why I Love Chicken Taquitos?

This homemade chicken taquitos recipe creates a delicious and relatively healthy Mexican-style meal. While frying removes some healthiness, they are low-calories while remaining fun to eat.

How Do You Make Taquitos Stay Together?

Some people will make a small slit in the taquitos where they can slip the loose end. Others will simply press the end down tightly to create a seam that holds them together while cooking.

What is the Difference Between Flautas and Taquitos?

Though these terms are used differently, flautas are usually longer and thinner, while taquitos are shorter. Flautas also use flour tortillas, while taquitos use corn. 

Why Are My Taquitos Not Crispy?

Your chicken taquitos recipe requires you to cook them smoothly and evenly and seal them properly. If you don’t cook them long enough, they may lack crispiness.

How Do You Seal Taquitos Before Frying?

Wrap up the taquito fully and tuck the loose ends together. Press lightly along the seam to seal it up, holding in the food and making the taquito easier to fry.

How to Serve Chicken Taquitos?

Serve at least 3-4 homemade chicken taquitos to each person dining, with delicious salsa and rice. You can also serve them as a side dish or snack.

Tips:

• Roll the taquitos on the pan as you cook to brown them evenly
• Use medium heat on the stove to avoid burning the taquitos
• Serve them warm instead of hot to avoid burning your mouth

Variations:

• Use shredded beef instead of chicken
• Add real garlic to thicken its texture 
• Fry in a flour tortilla to create a flauta

Ingredients:

• Chicken
• Cream cheese
• Salsa
• Sour cream
• Cheddar cheese
• Baby spinach leaves
• Cumin
• Garlic powder
• Chili powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Corn or flour tortillas

To serve:

• Guacamole
• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Hot sauce

How To Make Chicken Taquitos:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 425˚F.

Step 2. In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, salsa, and sour cream.

Stir until well combined.

Add all the remaining ingredients except the tortillas and toss to combine.

Step 3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook tortillas for 15 seconds on each side. Remove to a plate covered with tinfoil to keep them warm.

Step 4. In the middle of each tortilla, place a spoonful of filling in a line and roll tightly. Brush each taquito with oil and place it onto the baking tray.

Then roll slightly,

Step 5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shells are crispy. Serve taquitos topped with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.

Chicken Taquitos

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

The best chicken taquitos are a highly popular meal you can find at almost any Mexican restaurant. Thankfully, this chicken taquitos recipe can help you make high-quality homemade chicken taquitos quickly and efficiently. So even your kids can join in on the fun!

4.50 from 8 votes

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Ingredients 

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 6 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 15 corn or flour tortillas

To serve:

• Guacamole
• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Hot sauce

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425˚F.
• In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, salsa and sour cream and stir until well combined. Add all the remaining ingredients except the tortillas and toss to combine.
• Heat a skillet over medium high heat and cook tortillas for 15 seconds on each side. Remove to a plate covered with tinfoil to keep them warm.
• In the middle of each tortilla, place a spoonful of filling in a line and roll tightly. Brush each taquito with oil and place onto baking tray.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shells are crispy. Serve taquitos topped with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 888kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 756mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 21g

Author: Marta

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How to Store Chicken Taquitos?

Take each of your chicken taquitos and wrap them in a paper towel. Put this paper towel in a plastic bag in your refrigerator.

How to Reheat Chicken Taquitos?

Remove your homemade chicken taquitos from the back, put them on a paper-towel-lined paper plate, wrap them in paper towels, and cook for 2-3 minutes. You’ll need 30 seconds per taquito for maximum effectiveness.

How Long Do Chicken Taquitos Last in the Fridge?

Properly cooked homemade chicken taquitos should last at least a week or longer in the fridge, depending on the quality of your meat. Throw it out once it starts growing mold.

Can I Make Ahead Chicken Taquitos?

Make your chicken taquitos ahead of time and freeze or refrigerate them. You can keep them in the freezer for at least a year before they’re likely bad.

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