Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Name: Chicken Taquitos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce; 1 1 cup mozzarella cheese (or a shredded blend) or 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese (or a shredded blend); 1/2 cup onion, minced; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 24 corn tortillas; oil (for deep frying); sour cream; salsa; guacamole

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
1 1 cup mozzarella cheese (or a shredded blend) or 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese (or a shredded blend)
1/2 cup onion, minced
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
24 corn tortillas
oil (for deep frying)
sour cream
salsa
guacamole

1
In a large bowl combine chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese, onion, chilies and garlic salt. Mix well and set aside.
2
In a small skillet, heat oil. Use tongs to dip each tortilla in oil for about 5 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
3
Place 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture onto each tortills. Toll tortillas as tightly as possible and hold closed with a toothpick.
4
Heat additional oil in skillet. Deep fry taquitos until browned (about 1-5 minutes depending on how crisp you want them). Drain on paper towel and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
5
Serve 2 taquitos per person.
6
To freeze: Prepare taquitos as directed. Allow to cool and place on a baking sheet. Freeze until firm and then transfer to a freezer bag.
7
To serve: Microwave to thaw and reheat.

1196

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded, 1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce, 1 1 cup mozzarella cheese (or a shredded blend) or 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese (or a shredded blend), 1/2 cup onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Taquitos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Taquitos

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