Chicken Taquitos

Chicken Taquitos are a Mexican street dish that is absolutely delicious. They feature gooey cheese and savory chicken with Mexican spices all rolled up in a crispy tortilla. Adults and kids alike will love this handheld meal. 

Chicken Taquitos

Whether planning a relaxing night in, entertaining friends, or simply craving something delicious, these taquitos will surely hit the spot. They are also a great make-ahead freezer meal for recipe planning.

Ingredients:

• rotisserie chicken – substitute with your favorite cooked meat. Cooked ground chicken, turkey, or beef would be delicious. 
• Mexican blend cheese – Use any melty cheese you like. Cheddar, Monterey jack, pepper jack, or Colby would all be great. 
• cream cheese 
• salsa – Use a hot salsa for extra spice. 
• sour cream – Replace with Greek yogurt if desired. 
• garlic powder – You can use 1 clove of freshly grated garlic instead of garlic powder. 
• chili powder
• flour tortillas – Corn tortillas work well also. 
• canola oil – Any neutral frying oil will work here. Corn oil, vegetable oil, peanut oil or avocado oil will work well. 
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Instructions:

Make your filling. In a large bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, garlic powder, and chili powder until well combined.  

Heat your tortillas. Place the tortillas into a damp paper towel and warm them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. 
Fill them up. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into a line in the center of a tortilla and roll it up tightly. 

Secure the tortillas. Use a toothpick to secure the tortilla closed. 
Preheat your skillet. Place the oil in a large heavy bottom skillet on your stovetop to warm over medium heat. 

Fry them. When the oil is warm, fry each taquito for 2-3 minutes per side.
Serve. Remove the toothpick and drain on the paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with sour cream and/or salsa.