Chicken Taquitos
Gooey cheese and savory chicken with Mexican spices all rolled up in a crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup chunky salsa
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups canola oil (or enough to fill half of your skillet)
- Serving options: guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, taco sauce, diced tomatoes
Directions
- 1
Prapare your plate. Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
- 2
Pre-heat your skillet. Place the oil in a large heavy bottom skillet on your stovetop to warm over medium heat.
- 3
Make your filling. In a large bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, garlic powder, and chili powder until well combined.
- 4
Heat your tortillas. Place the tortillas into a damp paper towel and warm them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- 5
Fill them up. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into a line in the center of a tortilla and roll it up tightly.
- 6
Secure the tortillas. Use a toothpick to secure the tortilla closed.
- 7
Fry them. When the oil is warm, fry each taquito for 2-3 minutes per side.
- 8
Serve. Remove the toothpick and drain on the paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with sour cream and/or salsa.