So technically this recipe is from Ann, who got it from Our Best Bites , but I had to share it. Ann submitted it at our last recipe exchange. I'm glad she did! They are yummy! I got a thumbs up from Ryan and the O'Neil clan. We served them up with a dollop of sour cream and guacamole, along with a side of Spanish rice and beans. Easy and delicious dinner! I love the fact that they are baked and not fried. That makes them healthy right? - Ignoring the cream cheese and cheese in it :)
Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Ann Frederickson
Ann Frederickson
1/3 C. (3 oz.) cream cheese
1/4 C. green salsa
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. granulated garlic
3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. sliced green onions
2 C. shredded cooked chicken
1 C. grated pepper jack cheese
small corn tortillas
kosher salt
cooking spray
Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it's soft and easy to stir. Add salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and granulated garlic. Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and cheese and combine well.
Work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. It helps to place them between damp paper towels. Usually 20-30 seconds will do it. If you find yours cracking when you roll them or come unrolled right away, just try heating them longer and try the paper towel trick. Place 2-3 Tbsp. of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges. Roll it up as tight as you can. Place seam side down on baking sheet. Lay all the taquitos on the baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other. Spray the tops with cooking spray and sprinkle with kosher salt on top.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown.
Guacamole
3 Ripe avocados, cut into chunks
½ lime or lemon, juiced
¼ cup tomatoes, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
Combine all ingredients. Mash together, but leave some chunks of avocado. Chill for ½ hour. Serve.
*** I use garlic salt instead of garlic & salt. Instead of tomatoes, use a few tablespoons of salsa.
½ lime or lemon, juiced
¼ cup tomatoes, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
Combine all ingredients. Mash together, but leave some chunks of avocado. Chill for ½ hour. Serve.
*** I use garlic salt instead of garlic & salt. Instead of tomatoes, use a few tablespoons of salsa.
2 comments:
I am so glad you liked them. I was pleasantly suprised when I made them the first time. My whole family really likes them. It makes me want to make them for dinner.
oh Ann, why do you do this to me? :) I am so trying these, very soon! Maybe even tonight!!
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