Green Chile Chicken Taquitos
Delicious Green Chile Chicken Taquitos filled with shredded chicken and spices, perfect for a quick meal.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- microwave
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 whole roasted poblano peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and black pepper
- 1 jar salsa verde 6 ounces
- 0.5 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 16-20 whole corn tortillas, warmed
- olive oil for rubbing
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- avocado, limes, yogurt for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, poblanos, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and season with salt and pepper. Add the salsa verde and cilantro and mix everything together.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until pliable. On a baking sheet, rub the tortillas with olive oil. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the chicken down the middle of the tortilla. Roll up and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until crispy all around.
- Scatter the cheese and corn over the taquitos. Bake another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve the taquitos warm with desired toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
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