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Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

These Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos feature a zesty, creamy, and cheesy filling that can be either pan-fried for maximum crunch or baked for a healthier option.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 4 oz can mild green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas
  • Vegetable or canola oil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Fill a pan 1/2-inch deep with oil and place over medium heat until hot.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, drained green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and Monterey Jack cheese until well combined.
  3. Spread a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of a corn tortilla and roll it up tightly.
  4. Using tongs, carefully set the rolled tortilla seam side down in the hot oil to prevent it from unrolling.
  5. Cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, then remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Notes

For baked taquitos, spray rolled taquitos with cooking oil and bake for 15 minutes in a 400°F oven instead of frying.
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