HG’s Exploding Chicken Taquitos
(from Whosyababy05’s recipe box)
These li’l Mexican treats are so stuffed, they’re almost guaranteed to crack a bit when you bake ’em in the oven — hence the name “Exploding.” De verdad!
Serving Size: 2 taquitos
Calories: 197
Fat: 2.5g
Sodium: 594mg
Carbs: 22.5g
Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 20.5g
POINTS® value 4*
Source: Hungry Girl
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Appetizers, HG
Ingredients
- 8 small (6-inch) yellow corn tortillas
- One 9.75-oz. (or 10-oz.) can 98% fat-free chunk white chicken breast in water, drained well
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/3 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp. dry taco seasoning mix
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and salsa, and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Remove chicken mixture from the fridge, and drain any excess liquid. Add cheese and taco seasoning, and mix to combine. This is your filling. Set aside.
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Prepare a baking sheet by spraying with nonstick spray, and set it aside.
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Dampen two paper towels, and place tortillas between them. Microwave for about 1 minute, until tortillas are warm and pliable.
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Take one tortilla (keep the rest between the paper towels), spray both sides lightly with nonstick spray, and lay it flat on a clean dry surface. Spoon about 2 heaping tbsp. of filling onto the tortilla. Spread it evenly across the entire surface, and roll tortilla up tightly, so that you have a cigar-shaped tube. Secure with toothpicks and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
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Bake for 14 – 16 minutes, until crispy. Allow taquitos to cool for 5 minutes. If you like, dunk in enchilada sauce, salsa, or sour cream!
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MAKES 4 SERVINGS