Chicken Taquitos (baked or fried)

Name: Chicken Taquitos (baked or fried)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: ½ cup salsa; 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (or beef); 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey jack cheese; 1 tbsp taco seasoning; 12 (6-inch each) corn tortillas; ⅓ cup oil (for frying or to brush with)

Fried or baked until hot and crisp with chicken and cheese plus taco seasoning, these tasty Mexican-style treats are super fun to eat!

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 12 servings ⭐ 5.0 (14) 👁 8

Ingredients

12 servings

½ cup salsa
3 cups cooked shredded chicken (or beef)
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 tbsp taco seasoning
12 (6-inch each) corn tortillas
⅓ cup oil (for frying or to brush with)

Instructions

Place salsa in a fine strainer and let any juices drip away.
In a bowl, combine chicken, drained salsa, cheese, and taco seasoning.
Place tortillas on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 40 seconds or until warm.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick and place on a baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining filling and tortillas.
Preheat oil in a pan over medium-high heat (350°F).
Add the taquitos a few at a time, and cook until crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.