chicken taquitos

Name: Chicken Taquitos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 ounce(s) cream cheese softened; ¼ cup(s) sour cream; 1 - (4.5 ounce) can green chiles well drained; ½ teaspoon(s) ground cumin; ½ teaspoon(s) chili powder; ¼ teaspoon(s) garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 cup(s) finely shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup(s) finely shredded pepper jack cheese; 2 cup(s) finely diced chicken; - kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper; 8 (8-inch) - flour or corn tortillas (see notes); vegetable oil for frying

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Dec 22, 2022

These creamy Chicken Taquitos are loaded with cream cheese, sour cream, diced cooked chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded pepper jack cheese all fried to golden crispy perfection in a flour or corn tortilla. This is a must-try for anyone that has never had fresh taquitos.

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So much better than boxed taquitos these creamy homemade Chicken Taquitos are made with cream cheese, sour cream, diced chicken, cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese all fried to golden perfection like a fried taco.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 6 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese softened
¼ cup sour cream
1 - (4.5 ounce) can green chiles well drained
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup finely shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups finely diced chicken
- kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
8 (8-inch) - flour or corn tortillas (see notes)
vegetable oil for frying

How To Make chicken taquitos

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, and diced chicken. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.

Step 2

Spoon the mixture in a line across the top third of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly and secure it with a toothpick.
Step 3

Heat 1-1 1/2 inches of oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy pot like a Dutch oven. Using tongs carefully add a few taquitos and fry for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Work in batches and remove to a paper towel-lined plate or platter as they are fried. Carefully remove the toothpicks.
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