# Chicken taquitos (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [The Chicken Taquitos My Family Asks for on Repeat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.17 per serving, ~$15.52 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.83* per serving (75%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, diced
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 16-17 tortillas small corn tortillas
- about 1/2 inch in pan high-heat cooking oil
- for serving romaine lettuce, shredded
- for serving tomato, diced
- for serving fresh cilantro, chopped
- for drizzling sour cream mixed with milk

## Steps

1. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=20s) Shred cooked chicken into a large mixing bowl, discarding any skin and bones.
2. [0:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=38s) Add diced cream cheese, shredded Mexican cheese, salsa verde, and taco seasoning to the shredded chicken.
3. [1:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=100s) Mash and mix everything together thoroughly with a fork until well combined.
4. [1:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=109s) Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm each corn tortilla for 15 to 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
5. [2:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=124s) Spread about 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling down the center of a warm tortilla and roll it up tightly.
6. [2:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=133s) Repeat warming and rolling until all the filling and tortillas are used, placing rolls on a tray.
7. [2:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=151s) Pour roughly half an inch of high-heat cooking oil into a heavy skillet and heat over medium to 350°F (175°C).
8. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=204s) Place taquitos seam-side down into the hot oil, holding them briefly with tongs to prevent unrolling.
9. [3:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=217s) Fry taquitos in batches of 3 to 4 for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
10. [3:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=234s) Transfer the fried taquitos to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
11. [5:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlW4xz5IhmE&t=333s) Arrange on a bed of shredded lettuce and garnish with diced tomatoes, cilantro, and thinned sour cream.

## Equipment

- large mixing bowl
- skillet
- cast-iron skillet
- infrared thermometer
- tongs
- baking sheet

## What the video didn't say

- total cooking and prep time was not stated
- serving count was not stated

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