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Crunchy Chicken Taquitos, filled with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty spices, rolled in crispy corn tortillas and fried to golden perfection. These bite-sized, flavorful taquitos are the perfect appetizer or snack, served with guacamole, salsa, or sour cream for dipping. Ideal for parties, game-day spreads, or a fun family meal, these crispy chicken taquitos are a crowd favorite.
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Chicken Taquitos

Whether served as an appetizer, a snack, or even a main dish, chicken taquitos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chicken taquitos
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 15

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 3 ½ cups cooked chicken shredded
  • ½ cup salsa medium
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 16 corn tortillas
  • 3-4 Tbsp. coconut oil
  • 8 oz. black beans refried
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat put olive oil, diced onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and crushed garlic. Sauté for four minutes, or till vegetables begin to soften.
  • Put shredded chicken, salsa, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the skillet. For approximately 4 mins, keep cooking over medium heat.
  • When vegetables and chicken are cooking add 1 tablespoon coconut oil to a large saucepan or skillet. Cook 3 corn tortillas over medium heat for about 60 seconds per side, or till they begin to brown slightly. Repeat with remaining corn tortillas and coconut oil. Add corn tortillas on a paper towel-lined plate to drain till ready to use.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon refried black beans down the center of each corn tortilla. Next, Put 2-3 tablespoons chicken mixture and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese.
  • Roll up the filled corn tortilla as tight as you can and place face-down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Ensure it does not touch any of the other taquitos. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken filling.
  • Once all corn tortillas are filled, bake taquitos in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned and crispy.
  • Serve baked chicken taquitos with homemade salsa, guacamole, or sour cream and enjoy!