Description
These crispy and flavorful taquitos are filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, spinach, and cheese, then rolled up and fried to perfection. Serve with your favorite toppings for a delicious snack or meal.
Ingredients
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- vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach, stems removed and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa, store-bought or homemade
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
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Toppings:
- shredded lettuce
- chopped tomatoes
- sour cream
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, spinach, Colby Jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble Taquitos: Place a spoonful of the filling onto each tortilla, roll up tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Fry the Taquitos: Heat oil in a skillet and fry the taquitos until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks, top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and Pico de Gallo before serving.
Notes
- You can bake the taquitos in the oven instead of frying for a healthier option.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like black beans, corn, or jalapenos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg