Baked Chicken Taquitos (Lightened Up) Recipe

Name: Baked Chicken Taquitos (Lightened Up)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt; ⅓ cups Green Salsa; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Dried Cilantro; 2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken; 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 15 whole Flour Tortillas; Sea Salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt
⅓ cups Green Salsa
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Cilantro
2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
15 whole Flour Tortillas
Sea Salt

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Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl combine Greek yogurt, salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and cilantro.
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Mix well.
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Stir in cooked shredded chicken and shredded cheese.
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Note: This can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
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Just cover the bowl with plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge!
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Put your tortillas on a work surface.
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Spread about 2 spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons) of filling down the center of a tortilla.
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Roll up the tortilla as tightly as you can (without the filling coming out of the sides)!
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Place the taquito seam side down on the baking sheet.
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Repeat with remaining tortillas.
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Spray top of taquitos generously with cooking spray (I used PAM canola oil spray).
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Sprinkle generously with sea salt.
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Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes.
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The edges should be golden brown and the tops should be crisp.
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Let sit 5-10 minutes before eating.
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These are best eaten the day of!
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Recipe by Lynn Wise; inspired by Our Best Bites.

1711

kcal

Calories

Fat

287

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt, ⅓ cups Green Salsa, 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin, and more.

Yes, Baked Chicken Taquitos (Lightened Up) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Chicken Taquitos (Lightened Up)

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