RO*TEL & Chicken Taquitos with RO*TEL Salsa
These RO*TEL & Chicken Taquitos make a great game day snack or party appetizer! They're also easy enough to whip up for a quick weeknight meal!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
For the salsa
- 1 can RO*TEL brand diced tomatoes, undrained 10 oz.
- 3 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Pinch sugar
- Pinch salt
- Pinch ground cumin
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 2 - 3 tablespoons lime juice
For the taquitos
- 12 fajita-size flour tortillas warmed
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 1 can RO*TEL brand Diced Tomatoes, drained 10 oz.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt optional
- RO*TEL Salsa recipe included or guacamole, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- For the salsa: (It is best if prepared a few hours in advance)
- Place all of the salsa ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Cover and pulse 10-15 times or until the salsa is the desired consistency. Taste the salsa with a clean spoon and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Refrigerate until serving time.
For the taquitos:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 15x11-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and RO*TEL until thoroughly combined. Spoon 2-3 tbsp. of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll the tortilla around the filling as tight as you can. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Make sure the taquitos are not touching. Lightly brush each taquito with vegetable oil. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the taquitos are crisp and golden brown.
- Serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
Notes
- Use whichever spice level of Rotel you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 3mg
