Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Name: Chicken Taquitos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 lb boneless chicken breast half; salt; 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro (doesn't have to be fresh); 1 teaspoon chives, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 16 soft corn tortillas; canola oil cooking spray; 2 cups guacamole

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 lb boneless chicken breast half
salt
6 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro (doesn't have to be fresh)
1 teaspoon chives, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
16 soft corn tortillas
canola oil cooking spray
2 cups guacamole

1
Directions.
2
Add water to large saucepan and bring to boil over high heat.
3
Add chicken and salt.
4
Bring just to boil; reduce heat.
5
Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
6
Remove chicken from pan, discard cooking water; shred chicken into thin strips.
7
In medium bowl combine chicken, cheese,herbs, salt and pepper.
8
Heat tortillas on griddle until pliable.
9
Place thin strip of filling lengthwise on tortillas and roll tightly in flute shape.
10
Secure with wooden toothpicks.
11
Mist taquito with cooking oil.
12
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
13
Bake filled taquitos in cooking pan 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 lb boneless chicken breast half, salt, 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, Chicken Taquitos 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.

Chicken Taquitos

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