Description
Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate comfort food, combining a crispy shell with a savory filling of tender chicken and melted cheese. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, these taquitos deliver an irresistible crunch that will have everyone coming back for more. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can impress your friends and family with this flavorful dish that’s customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sour cream and salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- 2. Add Seasoning and Cheese: Once cooked, mix in taco seasoning and shredded cheese until melted.
- 3. Prepare Tortillas: Warm tortillas briefly in a pan or microwave until soft.
- 4. Roll Them Up: Place about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture in each tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- 5. Fry Time: Heat enough vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat to cover the bottom. Fry each taquito until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6. Drain and Serve: Transfer fried taquitos to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg