Description
Quick Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack, featuring crispy corn tortillas filled with tender, seasoned chicken and gooey cheese. Perfect for game nights, parties, or a cozy dinner at home, these taquitos pack a flavorful punch that will leave everyone asking for more. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this delicious treat in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
Instructions
- Cook chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Shred while warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then mix in taco seasoning and shredded chicken.
- Warm corn tortillas briefly in a dry skillet to soften them. Spoon filling onto each tortilla and sprinkle with cheese. Roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry taquitos seam-side down until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg