Chicken Taquitos
By
stephanie sorbie
@seasickpeach
7
I list these as an appetizer but can be a main dish served with spanish rice and refried beans.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These taquitos are delicious and simple to prepare. All the ingredients come together for a fiesta in your mouth! The recipe makes a large batch which makes them great for game day or if you're having a crowd over. You'll never want to buy them frozen from the store again.
Note: We had a filling left over so we grabbed more tortillas. We were able to make about 30 total.
Ingredients
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2 cshredded, cooked chicken breast
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1 can(s)chopped green chiles, drained
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1/2 cfresh cilantro, chopped
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1 can(s)black beans, drained
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1 pkgtaco seasoning
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1 can(s)fire roasted tomatoes, drained
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1-2 cshredded sharp cheddar cheese
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18corn tortillas
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·oil
How to Make Chicken Taquitos
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Coat chicken breast on each side, lightly, with taco seasoning and bake until done (approx. 30 minutes or less depending on your oven).
- With a fork or food processor shred chicken and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add all remaining ingredients, including the remaining taco seasoning and mix.
- Add the shredded chicken breast, mix and set aside.
- In a small frying pan heat about 1 inch of oil over medium heat.
- With tongs, take one tortilla and dip it in the hot oil for a few seconds on each side and place on a dry paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat until all tortillas have been softened in oil.
- On another paper towel, lay one tortilla down flat and spread about 2 Tbsp full of chicken mixture across one end of the tortilla and roll gently but as tight as possibly and place seam down on a non-treated baking sheet.
- Repeat until all tortillas are filled. (You will have an excess of the chicken mixture. I freeze it and use it later.)
- Bake on 375 for 10-12 minutes depending on how crispy you want them.
- Serve with sour cream or salsa or what ever you prefer. You can substitute grand beef for the chicken, it's very good too.
About Chicken Taquitos
Course/Dish: Poultry Appetizers
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Regional Style: Mexican
Collections: The Great Tailgate! Tastes of the World
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
