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Ingredients: Tortillas: use corn or I also love to use uncooked flour tortillas. You can prepare the entire taquito in the uncooked tortillas and the tortillas will cook and crisp when baked.
Chicken– any cooked chicken will work. I often use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Cheddar cheese, or your favorite kind.
Cream cheese, softened
Salsa: your favorite kind
Sour cream, or plain greek yogurt.
Spices– cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper
Detailed Steps:
To begin, shred your cooked chicken and set it aside.
Now, in a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, salsa verde, garlic powder, chili powder and salt. This mixture does not have to be completely smooth.
Add your shredded chicken to the sauce and stir until the chicken is evenly distributed.
Once it is mixed, add in the shredded cheese to the chicken mixture and stir. Set aside.
Place 2 or 3 of your corn tortillas in between two paper towels and microwave for 15 seconds. This allows you to bend your corn tortillas without ripping them.
Quickly add the chicken filling to the center of each tortilla and then tightly roll up the taquito.
Repeat this step until you have used all of your chicken filling. Once your taquitos are rolled, you will begin frying.
In the bottom of a frying pan, pour enough oil so there is about 1/2 inch of oil covering the entire bottom of the pan.
Heat the pan over medium heat until it reaches 350° F.
Once the oil is hot, place taquitos seam side down and fry until golden brown. Use tongs to flip the taquitos.
Serve and enjoy 😘
Chicken taquitos offer a delightful twist to your appetizer game, and they are surprisingly simple to make. Start with fresh ingredients such as corn or flour tortillas, rotisserie chicken, and creamy cheese for a savory filling. Begin by shredding the cooked chicken and mixing it with spices like cumin and chili powder to enhance the flavor. The key is to create a smooth yet textured filling by blending cream cheese and salsa verde, which brings tanginess to every bite. For that crispy exterior, oil should cover the pan adequately while frying the taquitos until they achieve a gorgeous golden brown color. Serve these with a side of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for an extra kick! Whether you're preparing for a family gathering or simply looking for a quick weeknight dinner idea, these taquitos are a guaranteed hit. Many recipes can be found online, each providing variations such as adding beans or other cheeses, but this classic remains a staple for a reason.
