Chicken Taquitos

Chicken Taquitos

from tastesbetterfromscratch.com
4 servings

Easy homemade Chicken Taquitos made with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and a creamy salsa blend rolled in tortillas and baked or fried until crispy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 15-20 corn or flour tortillas
  • guacamole, sour cream, salsa, hot sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    Add cream cheese, salsa and sour cream to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Add remaining ingredients (except the tortillas) and toss to combine. Taste and add more seasoning, if needed.

  2. 2

    For corn tortillas, heat a non-stick griddle over medium high heat. Cook tortillas for about 15 - 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Remove tortillas to a plate covered with tinfoil to keep them warm and pliable.

  3. 3

    Place a large spoonful of filling in a line along each tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.

  4. 4

    Baked Taquitos: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray the tops of the tacos with cooking spray , or brush them lightly with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shells are crispy.

  5. 5

    Fried Taquitos: Add about 1 ½ inches of oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high. Once hot (the tortillas should sizzle immediately when added to the oil). Fry the taquitos in small batches, for a few seconds on each side, rotating them as they cook, until they are golden and crispy on all sides. Place them on a paper towel lined plate.

  6. 6

    Serve taquitos with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.