Description
Crispy chicken and pepper jack cheese taquitos promise a flavor explosion from Mexican-inspired cuisine. Rolled tortillas packed with spicy cheese and shredded chicken create a perfect appetizer or snack when you want something deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 6 chicken tenders)
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese
- 1 package taco seasoning
- ½ cup jarred salsa (chipotle salsa)
- 24 6-inch corn tortillas
- ½ cup (120 ml) oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine chicken, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and salsa in the slow cooker, creating a robust flavor base that will infuse the meat with zesty and creamy notes.
- Slow Cooking: Simmer the chicken for three hours until incredibly tender, allowing the seasoning to penetrate deeply and transform the protein into easily shredded strands.
- Shredding and Cheese Incorporation: Deconstruct the cooked chicken using two forks, then fold in pepper jack cheese until it melts seamlessly into the warm mixture, creating a spicy, creamy filling.
- Tortilla Preparation: Warm tortillas in the microwave to achieve optimal flexibility, then evenly distribute the chicken-cheese mixture across each one, rolling tightly to form compact cylindrical shapes.
- Frying Technique: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, carefully placing rolled taquitos seam-side down to seal and prevent unraveling during the cooking process.
- Crisping and Finishing: Fry taquitos until they develop a uniform golden-brown exterior, rotating to ensure even cooking and maximum crunchiness. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serving: Plate the crispy taquitos with complementary dipping sauces or side dishes, presenting a complete and appetizing meal ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Chicken Prep Tip: Mix seasonings thoroughly to ensure every chicken fiber absorbs maximum flavor before slow cooking.
- Slow Cooking Secret: Low and slow cooking guarantees ultra-tender meat that effortlessly shreds with minimal fork pressure.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add pepper jack cheese when chicken is hot to create a smooth, seamless coating without clumping.
- Crispy Taquito Hack: Always place taquitos seam-side down when frying to prevent unraveling and maintain structural integrity during cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg