Chicken Taquitos

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings 4 servings

Calories 350

Delicious crispy chicken taquitos perfect for snacking or a main dish, served with your favorite dips.

3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
to taste salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
12 small corn tortillas small corn tortillas (or flour tortillas, if preferred)
oil for frying oil for frying (vegetable or canola) (enough to cover 1 inch in skillet)
toothpicks toothpicks (optional, for securing the taquitos)
sour cream sour cream (for serving)
guacamole guacamole (for serving)
salsa salsa (for serving)
chopped cilantro chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Mix chicken, cheeses, sour cream, salsa, and seasonings in a bowl. Add cilantro if using.
Warm tortillas in microwave for 20–30 seconds to make them pliable.
Place 2 tbsp of filling on each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with toothpick if needed.
Fry in hot oil at 350°F for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and garnish with cilantro.

For extra crispiness, bake or air fry the taquitos instead of frying.

Calories: 350kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Appetizer, Main

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: chicken