Description
These homemade chicken taquitos are a flavorful and crispy Mexican-inspired snack or meal, featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy cheeses and salsa, wrapped in warm tortillas and baked or fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Wraps
- 15-20 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Mix well until smooth. Then stir in the cooked shredded chicken and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing everything evenly to create a creamy, flavorful filling.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the tortillas on a non-stick griddle or skillet for about 15-30 seconds each, just until they become pliable and easy to roll without cracking.
- Assemble the taquitos: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken filling onto each warm tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and secure with toothpicks if necessary to keep them from unraveling during cooking.
- Cook the taquitos: Choose your preferred method: either bake the rolled taquitos on a baking sheet at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden, or deep fry them in hot oil until they reach a rich golden brown color and are crisp on the outside.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks if used and serve the taquitos hot with your choice of guacamole, extra sour cream, or salsa for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can brush the taquitos with a little oil before baking.
- If baking, flip the taquitos halfway through to ensure even crisping.
- You can use either corn or flour tortillas depending on your preference; corn gives a more authentic flavor while flour tortillas are softer.
- Leftover taquitos can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Be careful with deep frying; ensure oil is at the correct temperature (about 350°F) to avoid soggy or greasy taquitos.
