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Fried chicken taquitos on a wooden board, topped with salsa, sour cream, and fresh spinach.

Taquitos

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 taquitos
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Combining shredded chicken, cream cheese, spinach, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream in a bowl for Taquitos.
  • Place a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Spread the mixture evenly, then roll the tortilla tightly.
    Placing creamy chicken and vegetable filling onto a corn tortilla for Taquitos.
  • Using tongs, carefully place each rolled tortilla seam-side down into the hot oil. Fry until both sides are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the fried taquitos to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
    Fried taquitos on a plate lined with paper towels, draining excess oil.
  • Serve the taquitos warm with additional toppings like shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and Pico de Gallo, if desired.
    Chicken and spinach taquitos topped with salsa, sour cream, and fresh herbs on a wooden board.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 243mgFiber: 2g
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