Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Pulled Chicken Taquitos, a perfect dish for game nights or family gatherings. These crispy tortillas are filled with tender, slow-cooked chicken and a rich, cheesy blend that will have everyone reaching for more. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a mouthwatering meal that satisfies both kids and adults alike. Customize your taquitos with fresh toppings like cilantro and avocado for an extra burst of flavor. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, these taquitos are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn until well mixed.
- Place about ½ cup of the filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering.
- Fry the rolled taquitos seam side down for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on a towel-lined plate. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg