Description
Crispy, golden taquitos filled with a creamy chicken and spinach mixture, these are perfect for a quick appetizer or a fun main dish. Serve with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and sour cream for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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- Vegetable or canola 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 Colby Jack cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup salsa, store-bought or homemade
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
- Toppings: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Fill a saucepan with ½ inch of oil and heat over medium heat to 350°F, using a candy or deep-fry thermometer.
- Make Filling: In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, cream cheese, spinach, Colby Jack cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble Taquitos: Once the oil is hot, add a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture to the center of a tortilla. Spread out and roll up the tortilla tightly, securing the seam side down.
- Fry Taquitos: Use tongs to gently place the rolled tortilla into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Repeat until all taquitos are cooked. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and Pico de Gallo.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can bake these taquitos instead of frying them. Simply brush with oil and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- If you prefer, you can use flour tortillas, but corn tortillas hold up better to the frying process.
- Adjust the spice level by adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg