Crispy Chipotle Chicken Cream Cheese Taquitos for Easy Comfort Eating
These Crispy Chipotle Chicken Cream Cheese Taquitos are perfect for a comforting meal, bringing a deliciously spicy twist to your evening routine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free options available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 12 flour tortillas
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and chopped chipotle peppers until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Spoon a portion of the filling onto each tortilla and roll them tight.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the taquitos until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure the oil is hot before adding the taquitos.
- Feel free to add additional spices or jalapeños for more heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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