Description
Chicken Taquitos are a mouthwatering snack that combines crispy tortillas with tender, seasoned chicken and melted cheese. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s game day or a cozy night in—these flavorful bites are sure to impress your guests. With a quick preparation time and the option to customize fillings, you’ll be making these delicious taquitos again and again. Serve them hot with salsa or guacamole for an unforgettable treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salsa or guacamole (for dipping)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and dice the chicken into small pieces for quicker cooking.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook diced chicken until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning during the last minute of cooking. Cook until fragrant.
- Lay a tortilla flat, place some chicken mixture in the center, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly like a burrito.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry rolled taquitos seam-side down until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg