Crispy Chicken Taquitos: Easy Recipe for a Family Favorite
A delicious recipe for crispy chicken taquitos that the whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 12 small tortillas
- oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, onion, and taco seasoning.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Fry the taquitos until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the taquitos in the oven instead of frying.
- Serve with salsa or guacamole for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Taquitos, Taquitos Recipe, Easy Family Recipe