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Crispy Homemade Chicken Taquitos: The Perfect Snack or Meal


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 taquitos (depends on the size of your tortillas) 1x

Description

These homemade chicken taquitos are the perfect combination of crispy, golden tortillas filled with a creamy, flavorful chicken mixture. Made with rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, salsa, and melty shredded cheese, they’re super easy to whip up and can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main dish. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for the ultimate treat!


Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 1 rotisserie chicken – shredded
  • 1 block cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, or sharp cheese)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Tortillas (flour or corn)
  • Cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil for frying)
  • Toothpicks (for securing the taquitos while frying)

 


Instructions

Ingredients:

  • 1 rotisserie chicken – shredded
  • 1 block cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, or sharp cheese)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Tortillas (flour or corn)
  • Cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil for frying)
  • Toothpicks (for securing the taquitos while frying)

 

Notes

Ingredients:

  • 1 rotisserie chicken – shredded
  • 1 block cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, or sharp cheese)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Tortillas (flour or corn)
  • Cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil for frying)
  • Toothpicks (for securing the taquitos while frying)

 

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 taquitos
  • Calories: 250-300 kcal (depending on tortilla and cheese choice)
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg