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baked taquitos

BAKED TAQUITOS RECIPE

Calories245 kcal
Carbohydrates25.7 g
Fat4.2 g
Protein22.8 g
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 cups fat free chicken broth
  • 1 bottle Corona light
  • ½ cup reduced fat Mexican cheese blend - (shredded)
  • 6 whole wheat tortillas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450. Spray a large baking sheet with non-fat cooking spray.
  • In a medium sized pot, place chicken breasts and garlic, then cover with beer and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken prom pot and place in large bowl. Using two forks, shred chicken well.
  • Add in jalapenos, salsa, shredded cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt and pepper.
  • Cut all tortillas in half, and spoon 1/12 of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up, starting with the straight edge. Place seam-side down onto baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Lightly mist all the taquitos with an olive oil mister. Place in oven and bake for about 5 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy.
  • Serve with extra salsa and/or sour cream for dipping.

Notes

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 2 taquitos
 

Nutrition

Calories: 245 kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 25.7 g (9%)Protein: 22.8 g (46%)Fat: 4.2 g (6%)Saturated Fat: 0.5 g (3%)Cholesterol: 50 mg (17%)Sodium: 521 mg (23%)Potassium: 433 mg (12%)Fiber: 3.7 g (15%)Sugar: 1 g (1%)Calcium: 60 mg (6%)Iron: 2.2 mg (12%)