Chubby Chicken and Cream Cheese Taquitos

Tortillas rolled with a shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, salsa and spinach filling with dipping sauces on the side for dunking. They have an addicting crunch that gives way to creamy, cheesy insides that will turn these into fast favorites.

Taquitos are normally filled with half the amount of filling and are slim and round like cigarettes. These are more like cigars. Chubby taquito cigars.

I love that extra crispy bite frying gives them turning them an irresistible shade of golden brown with piping-hot, melted insides. Pan-frying is far less messier than deep-frying and uses only a small amount of oil in comparison with similar results.

I see no reason why the taquitos couldn’t be baked instead if you’re against frying. I won’t lie and say they’ll be just as good. They will be good but they won’t have that perfect crispness hot oil gives them.

 

 

The other thing I want to mention is that these are highly customizable. Use a different cheese, green or red salsa, taco sauce, guacamole or diced avocado. Whatever you have on hand or your hungry heart is in the mood for.

These are easy all the way around!

Easy to throw together with the help of a rotisserie chicken. Easy to cook in batches that take only 5 – 6 minutes each.

Easy to love. The best easy of all.

 

Chubby Chicken and Cream Cheese Taquitos

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

32 minutes

Yield: about 10 taquitos

Chubby Chicken and Cream Cheese Taquitos

The golden crunch of tortillas gives way to a creamy chicken and cream cheese filling that is easy to love.

Ingredients

3 cups cooked shredded chicken (I like rotisserie)
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
coarse salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
9 - 10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
vegetable or canola oil, for frying
your choice for serving:
sour cream/quacamole/salsa/taco sauce/ranch dressing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl mix together the chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, cheddar and spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve with your choice of dunking sauce.

Notes

Adapted from  Betty Crocker

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Comments

  1. laura says:

    These look great! What brand of tortillas do you use?

    • Reeni says:

      Hi Laura! Lately I’ve been using Chi-Chi’s or fresh store-made ones. If you can find fresh ones go with them – they will be in the cold section of your market likely near the bagged cheese.

  2. Di says:

    Hi Reeni,
    Oh yes, these look so good! Have to give them a try. thanks for sharing:) Di
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  3. Wendy says:

    These look wonderful. I can easily adapt some for my vegetarian daughter while adding the chicken for others. Thanks!
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  4. Karina says:

    In Mexico we call them Chimichangas Reeni. ◠‿◠ They look delicious! Thanks for share!

  5. These look awesome. My son will love them. I am definitely going to give this recipe a try. Thx for posting on the blogger food board.

    • Reeni says:

      Thanks Peter! And for the invite to your pinterest board too!

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