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Easy Chicken Taquitos

These Easy Chicken Taquitos are a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect as a main course, appetizer, or snack. Made with simple ingredients and customizable to your liking, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that can be baked or fried for a crispy, golden-brown finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 12 corn tortillas 6-inch size
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Optional Toppings: Sour cream
  • Optional Toppings: Salsa
  • Optional Toppings: Guacamole
  • Optional Toppings: Shredded lettuce
  • Optional Toppings: Diced tomatoes
  • Cooking spray or oil for baking

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • paper towels

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is heated through.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese.
  5. Warm the tortillas using your preferred method (microwave, skillet, or oven).
  6. Place a small amount of the chicken filling (about 2-3 tablespoons) onto one end of a warmed tortilla.
  7. Tightly roll the tortilla up, starting from the filled end.
  8. Place the rolled taquito seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  10. For Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray or brush them with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  11. For Frying: Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the taquitos in the hot oil, seam-side down, and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  12. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Don't overfill the tortillas. Use high-quality tortillas. Keep the filling warm. Secure with toothpicks (optional). Experiment with flavors. Can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, or frozen for up to 2 months. Cooked taquitos can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.