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Taquitos Recipe
Golden, crispy chicken taquitos filled with a savory blend of smoked Cheddar, Swiss cheese, and zesty green salsa. Perfect for dipping in sour cream, salsa, or guacamole!
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Calories: 227kcal
Servings: 20
Equipment
- Deep-fryer or deep frying pan
- Medium bowl
- Tongs
- Paper Towels
- Toothpicks
- Plate or tray for draining
Ingredients
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and shredded
- 1 ½ cups shredded smoked Cheddar and Swiss cheese blend
- 1 7 ounce can green salsa
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 20 6 inch corn tortillas
- 1 quart peanut oil for frying or as needed
- 1 cup sour cream Optional
- 1 cup chunky salsa Optional
- 1 cup guacamole Optional
Instructions
- Heat oil: Preheat the deep-fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix filling: In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheese blend, green salsa, and chopped onion.
- Prepare tortillas: Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture onto each tortilla and roll them up. Secure with toothpicks.
- Fry taquitos: Fry 4-5 taquitos at a time for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Once they float, fry for an additional minute.
- Drain: Remove taquitos and place on paper towels to drain.
- Serve: Serve hot with sour cream, chunky salsa, and guacamole for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg