Have you ever had taquitos? I only have a few times, but the other day, I got one of those pregnancy cravings for them. Don’t ask where it came from since they’re not something I eat often enough to really “know” about, but there it was. So I looked up the basic method on my favorite recipe website (allrecipes.com) and modified it to fit our tastes, budget, and what we had on hand. Enjoy!
Blessings,
Easy Chicken Taquitos
2015-07-18 23:48:50
Yields 30
Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
1 hr
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
54g
Yields
30
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
Calories from Fat 21
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 17mg
6%
Sodium 79mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 13g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
6%
Sugars 0g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
6%
Iron
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 30 corn tortillas
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa (your favorite)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
- oil, for brushing
For the filling
- Poach the chicken breasts in broth or water for 10-15 minutes, until cooked through. (Poaching is recipe talk for boiling.)
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Add the salsa and toss to coat, using the same forks that you shredded the chicken with.
To build the taquitos
- Coat a large baking sheet (mine is 11x17) with oil.
- Warm your tortillas. This makes them easier to roll and less likely to crack and break. You can do this by wrapping them in damp towels and microwaving, placing them in a hot oven for 10-15 minutes, or warming them in a dry skillet for 30-60 seconds per side.
- Place a small amount of the chicken mixture on the edge of a tortilla.
- Top with a slight sprinkling of cheese, if using.
- Roll the tortilla up tight.
- Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Brush each taquito with oil. This helps them get nice and crispy in the oven without drying out.
- Bake at 475F for 15 minutes.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- When the taquitos are rolled properly, they should look like super-skinny enchiladas without sauce.
Serving ideas
- Add additional salsa, some sour cream, and/or guacamole to each plate for dipping.
- Serve taquitos just like you would enchiladas or other Mexican fare, with Spanish (or Mexican) rice and refried beans.
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