Taquitos Recipe
Crispy chicken taquitos with a quick, cheesy filling, that is great for dinner any night or is perfect for parties an... Crispy chicken taquitos with a quick, cheesy filling, that is great for dinner any night or is perfect for parties and game days.
Ingredients
- 1 vegetable or canola oil
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 salt and pepper to taste
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
- 1 shredded lettuce
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Directions
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1
Heat ½ inch oil to 350°F and let it return to temperature between batches.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix together chicken, cream cheese, spinach, Colby Jack cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper.
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Once oil is hot enough, add about 3 tablespoons of filling in a line down the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla and use tongs to place it seam-side down in hot oil. Cook until golden brown on both sides, 2–3 minutes per side. Set on paper towels to drain. NOTE: Fry in small batches so the oil stays hot and the taquitos brown evenly.
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Repeat until all 12 (6-inch) tortillas have been filled, rolled, and fried.
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Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
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Source
https://lilluna.com/taquitos/#wprm-recipe-container-102022
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