Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are made with shredded chicken, melted Cheddar cheese, and a combination of Mexican spices, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla shell and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or all three for an irresistible snack that everyone will love. They can also be served as an entree with a side of refried beans and Spanish rice.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeno pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12-15 small flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add the chicken mixture to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Divide the chicken mixture into 12-15 equal portions.
- Lay a flour tortilla on a flat surface. Place one portion of the chicken mixture in the center of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla around the filling to form a taquito.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough vegetable oil to the pan to cover the bottom. When the oil is hot, add the taquitos to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the taquitos from the pan and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
- To ensure the taquitos stay rolled, use toothpicks to secure the ends.
- For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of taco seasoning to the chicken mixture.
- To make the taquitos ahead of time, assemble and store in the refrigerator until ready to fry.
- For a healthier version, bake the taquitos in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- This recipe yields 12-15 taquitos.
- Serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- The taquitos can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to fry.
- For a healthier version, bake the taquitos in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.