Description
Crispy Stuffed Chicken Bacon Garlic-Parmesan Taquitos are the ultimate party food with a crunchy exterior and a savory, creamy filling.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
1. Begin by combining the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, softened cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix the ingredients until they are well incorporated and the filling is smooth and creamy.
2. Lay out the flour tortillas and spoon approximately 3 tablespoon of the filling onto one edge of each tortilla. Carefully roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, securing it with a toothpick if necessary to maintain its shape.
3. In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of oil over medium heat until it’s hot and shimmering. Gently place the rolled taquitos seam-side down in the hot oil and fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they’re golden brown and crispy.
4. Once the taquitos are fried to perfection, remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve the Crispy Stuffed Chicken Bacon Garlic-Parmesan Taquitos hot, with your favorite dipping sauces like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the chicken for turkey or even shredded pork for a different flavor profile.
Try experimenting with other cheese varieties, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack, to customize the taste.
You can prepare the filling in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to assemble and fry the taquitos.
Cooked taquitos can be frozen for later enjoyment. To reheat, simply bake them in the oven until heated through and crispy.
Serve these taquitos as an appetizer for a party, a game-day snack, or even as a main dish accompanied by rice and beans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg