Chicken Taquitos

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   Preheat the oven to 425F and grease a 9x13 baking pan.

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   Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat.

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   Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 20-30 minutes.

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   Transfer the chicken to a large heat-safe bowl.

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   Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned and tender, about 7-10 minutes.

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   Decrease the heat to low.

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   Meanwhile, shred the chicken using two forks.

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   Add the onion, garlic, cheese and avocado to the bowl with the chicken.

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   Mix, mashing the avocado with the back of a fork.

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    Season to taste with salt and pepper

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    Warm the canola oil in the skillet over low heat.

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    One by one, heat the tortillas in the oil for 20 seconds or so on each side so that they are soft enough to roll.

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    Spoon 2-4 tablespoons of the filling into the center of the heated tortilla and roll tightly.

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    Place seam-side down in the baking pan.

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    Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

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    Bake at 425F for 15-17 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops of the taquitos are browned.

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