Crispy Taquitos
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Crispy Taquitos

Fresh pico de gallo, cooked chicken, veggies, and cheese combine to make these tasty taquitos that are baked, not fried, for a healthy meal or snack.

40 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 3 taquitos

322

Calories

15g

Protein

48g

Carbs

9g

Fat

7g

Fiber

5g

Sugar

213mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 3 g · Cholesterol 27 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • Pico de Gallo, divided

    1 1/2

  • cooked chicken, finely chopped

    1/2 cup

  • canned corn, no salt added

    1/2 cup · or frozen, thawed

  • green onion, chopped

    1/4 cup

  • green bell pepper, chopped

    1/4 cup

  • cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded

    1/2 cup · or Monterey jack or queso fresco

  • corn tortillas

    12

  • vegetable oil

    2 teaspoons · or cooking oil of choice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Heat oven to 425 °F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup Pico de Gallo, chicken, corn, green onion, bell pepper, and cheese.

  3. 3

    Soften tortillas on the stovetop or in the microwave oven, and spoon a heaping tablespoon of filling onto the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and secure each with a toothpick.

  4. 4

    Place rolled tortillas seam side down on a baking sheet and brush each lightly with oil. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.

  5. 5

    Place 3 taquitos on each plate and serve with remaining Pico de Gallo.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · California Champions for Change Lunch Recipes California Department of Public Health Network for a Healthy California

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