Thursday, April 25, 2013

Chicken Taquitos


3 cups cooked shredded chicken (Rotisserie would work great.  I actually used Kirkland canned chicken and they tasted great. Using canned chicken made it a really easy weeknight dinner.)
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
1 + 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 + 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach, stems removed
green onion (the recipe did not call for this but I had some so I threw it in and I thought it tasted great.  I have no idea how much I put in.)
coarse salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
9 - 10 (6-inch) flour tortillas (I used soft taco size)
vegetable or canola oil, for frying
your choice for serving: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, taco sauce, ranch dressing

  • In a large bowl mix together the chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, cheddar and spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Working with one tortilla at a time spread 2 heaping tablespoons of the chicken mixture off center and spread out like a log. Roll up and set seam side down on a platter. Repeat until all the tortillas are filled and rolled.
  • Add enough oil to a large skillet to generously cover the bottom. Heat on medium to medium-low heat, cook tortillas in batches, turning to brown each side. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • Serve with your choice of dunking sauce (I didn't think they needed dipping sauce.)

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