Chicken Taquitos

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Smoked cheese and green salsa give these crispy chicken taquitos that extra yum! Thinner corn tortillas will work the best. If you can't find the smoked cheese blend in your area, try using regular smoked Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.

Submitted by HeidiS
Updated on October 21, 2022
close up view of Chicken Taquitos with cheese on a white platter
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 taquitos
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and shredded

  • 1 ½ cups shredded smoked Cheddar and Swiss cheese blend

  • 1 (7 ounce) can green salsa

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 20 (6 inch) corn tortillas

  • 1 quart peanut oil for frying, or as needed

  • 1 cup sour cream (Optional)

  • 1 cup chunky salsa (Optional)

  • 1 cup guacamole (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, green salsa, and onion. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture onto tortillas, or enough so that when rolled up, each one is about 1 inch wide. Filling should not come to close to the ends, or it will fall out. Secure rolls with toothpicks.

  3. Fry rolls 4 or 5 at a time so there is enough room between them for even cooking. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Once they float, I leave them in for about another minute. If the taquitos are not crisp when cool, you haven't cooked them long enough. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole for dipping.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

227 Calories
14g Fat
15g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 118mg 9%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 221mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.