Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chicken Taquitos with Queso, a perfect snack or meal for any occasion! These crispy, golden taquitos are filled with a rich blend of shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty tomatoes with green chilies. Ideal for game day gatherings or family dinners, they’re quick to prepare and sure to please both kids and adults alike. Serve them with your favorite dips like queso, guacamole, or salsa for an extra layer of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 10 oz Red Gold Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cream cheese until well mixed.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the mixture onto each tortilla and roll them tightly to form taquitos.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the taquitos carefully and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg