Chicken Taquitos Recipe
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Chicken Taquitos

By: HSLONKA  
"Smoked cheese and green salsa give these crispy chicken taquitos that extra yum! Thinner corn tortillas will work the best. If you can't find the smoked cheese blend in your area, try using regular smoked Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 taquitos
 

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and shredded
  • 1 1/2 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)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, green salsa, and onion. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture onto tortillas, or enough so that when rolled up, each one is about 1 inch wide. Filling should not come to close to the ends, or it will fall out. Secure rolls with toothpicks.
  3. Fry rolls 4 or 5 at a time so there is enough room between them for even cooking. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Once they float, I leave them in for about another minute. If the taquitos are not crisp when cool, you haven't cooked them long enough. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole for dipping.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 228 | Total Fat: 13.8g | Cholesterol: 32mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by Catman-do 
The main thing that I wanted to comment on for those who may be looking, I had to tweak this... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Wow "hslonka", these were fantastic and what a great way to use up leftover chicken! I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by Dragngirle 
I couldn't get the tortillas to stay rolled long enough to fry them. I even tried 2 different... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2006 by MINDERK 
Ok. I'll admit, I'm bias. I LOVE TAQUITOS!!!!! Regardless, this is a great recipe. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2005 by MY4JS1239 
Instead of chicken, I use leftover pork from the Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker recipe (found on... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by gigijack Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
WoW! This was a huge hit! We doubled it and served it at a party and nobody wanted to quite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by ale 
my Grandmother thought me to make taquitos manageable when frying by lightly coating the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2007 by LEOCHICK 
It took me a couple of tries to figure out that I needed to "loosen up" my tortillas before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2006 by chellebelle 
Too bad my husband doesn't like corn tortillas because these taquitos are delicious and I want... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2004 by Rachel McIntyre 
Wow, so good and easy. I am not the greatest chef and my husband gets tired of the same... MORE

 
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