Name: Taquitos Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1½ cups baby spinach, stems removed and chopped; 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, or Mexican blend cheese; ½ cup salsa, store-bought or homemade; ⅓ cup sour cream; Salt and pepper to taste; 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas (or flour tortillas); Vegetable or canola oil, for frying; Shredded lettuce; Chopped tomatoes; Sour cream; Pico de Gallo

Taquitos Recipe

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These delicious taquitos are filled with a flavorful mixture of chicken, cream cheese, spinach, and cheese, then fried to crispy perfection. Perfect for a snack or party appetizer!

Author: Martha
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 taquitos
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Filling:

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1½ cups baby spinach, stems removed and chopped
1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, or Mexican blend cheese
½ cup salsa, store-bought or homemade
⅓ cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Additional:

12 (6-inch) corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying

Toppings:

Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Sour cream
Pico de Gallo

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Instructions

Fill a saucepan with oil: Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
Mix filling ingredients: Combine chicken, cream cheese, spinach, Colby Jack cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
Fill and fry: Add mixture to tortillas, roll, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain and serve: Place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with toppings.

Notes

Be careful when frying to avoid splatters.
You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.

Find it online: https://marthatasty.com/taquitos-recipe/