Homemade Chicken Taquitos
These Homemade Chicken Taquitos pack 71g protein and 1,145 calories per serving—a complete post-workout meal in a single item. Quick stovetop preparation yields 6 servings that freeze and reheat instantly. Built for high-calorie bulking phases where you need to stack dense meals efficiently without cooking multiple components separately.
Ingredients
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(960g)
- •Mozzarella Cheese(480g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(15g)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •Vegetable oil(360g)
- •Lettuce, Iceberg(480g)
- •Sour Cream(240g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Guacamole, Store-Bought(240g)
- •Pico De Gallo, Fresh(240g)
Instructions
- 1Wrap the tortillas in a kitchen towel and microwave until warm and pliable, about 1 minute.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mozzarella and, taco seasoning. Working with one tortilla at a time, add ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture to the center of a tortilla and spread out in a line. Tightly roll the tortilla around the filling, then pierce it with a toothpick to hold it together. Tip: Cover the prepared taquitos with a damp towel to keep the tortillas from cracking.
- 3Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, working in small batches, add the taquitos and cook, rotating occasionally, until light brown, 1-2 minutes, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 4Serve warm, topped with the lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo or salsa.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1145
calories
71g
protein
91g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Saturated fat
- 23.6g
- Sodium
- 942 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.0g
6 servings per batch · ~503g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Homemade Chicken Taquitos have per serving?
Each serving contains 71g of protein and 1145 calories with 91g fat and 13g carbs. The extreme calorie density requires careful portion planning, but the protein content is exceptional for muscle-building phases.
How long does Homemade Chicken Taquitos take to make?
Quick prep stovetop recipe yielding 6 servings per batch, though the 1145 calorie per-serving density means these are best split across multiple days or eaten as your primary meal within a maintenance or surplus phase.
Is Homemade Chicken Taquitos good for muscle gain?
At 71g protein and 1145 calories per serving, this recipe is designed for muscle-gain phases where calorie surplus and maximal protein intake are the targets. The high fat content supports hormone production alongside aggressive protein intake for strength training.
