Chicken Taquitos
Chicken taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy tortillas with a savory filling of tender chicken, melted cheese, and vibrant spices. Perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or cozy dinners, these delightful bites are easy to make and impossible to resist. With just a handful of ingredients and simple cooking steps, you can create an impressive dish that packs a punch in flavor. Gather your friends and family for a fiesta of taste with these mouthwatering chicken taquitos!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people (8 taquitos) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with cumin and chili powder. Cook until golden and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Shred the cooked chicken with two forks. Mix in shredded cheese and chopped cilantro; let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Place about 2 tablespoons of filling on one edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly to secure the filling.
- Fry to Perfection: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry rolled taquitos seam-side down until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drain fried taquitos on paper towels and serve immediately with salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg