Creamy Chicken Taquitos: Easy, Indulgent Recipe for Home Cooks
A delightful and easy recipe for creamy chicken taquitos, perfect for home cooks seeking indulgent flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Mix well until fully combined.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla and roll them tightly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the taquitos in batches until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can bake the taquitos instead of frying them.
- Serve with salsa or guacamole for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg