Taquitos Recipe
These delicious taquitos are filled with a creamy mixture of chicken, spinach, and cheese, then fried to crispy perfection. Perfect for a party appetizer or a fun family dinner!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Taquitos:
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups baby spinach, stems removed and chopped
- 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup salsa, store-bought or homemade
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, or flour tortillas
For Serving:
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped tomatoes
- Sour cream
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Fill a saucepan with ½ inch of oil and heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, mix together chicken, cream cheese, spinach, Colby Jack cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up, and secure with toothpicks.
- Fry Taquitos: Fry the rolled taquitos in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Serve: Serve the taquitos warm with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and Pico de Gallo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Taquitos, Chicken Taquitos, Mexican Appetizer, Party Food
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