We love this recipe for Spicy Chicken and Cheese Taquitos. They are easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners. Soft and Creamy Chicken Filling with Plenty of Jalapeno Heat.
10mediumcorn or flour tortillas6" tortillas are a nice size
3tablespoonsvegetable oil
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and add water to cover the chicken. Sometimes, I will use chicken tenders instead of the breasts, maybe 6-8 of them, depending on how big they are.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken to season it. Bring it to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover with the lid slightly ajar, and cook the chicken for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, shred the cheese and place in a bowl or plate until ready to use. Line a baking sheet with tinfoil or a silicone baking mat. Preheat oven to 400 degrees with convection, if possible.
Strain the chicken from the pan and allow to cool on a plate or tray.
Prepare the Filling:
Once the chicken is cool enough to work with, remove chicken and skin from the bone and shred it with a fork and knife into small bite size pieces.
Place chicken in a medium-sized bowl. Add to this the softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped jalapenos, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. If needed add up to 1/8 cup of chicken broth to this so make a nice soft filling. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.
Assemble the Taquitos:
Working one at a time, lay out a flat flour tortilla and spread 2 large tablespoons of the filling along one edge. Roll up tightly and lay seam side down on the prepare baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining flour tortillas and filling.
Pour vegetable oil in a small bowl, and using a pastry brush, cover each tortilla with oil on tops and sides.
Bake in a preheated convection oven for 12-15 minutes until taquitos are light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 7-10 minutes before serving. This recipe will make 10 taquitos.
Serve with sour cream, your favorite Salsa, Guacamole, Cheese Dip and corn chips.