Green Chile Chicken Taquitos
A delicious twist on a Mexican favorite, these Green Chile Chicken Taquitos are so yummy and easy to create!
Equipment
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- microwave
Ingredients
Filling
- 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 pieces roasted poblano peppers chopped
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 jar (6 oz) salsa verde
- 0.5 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 16-20 pieces corn tortillas warmed
- to rub olive oil
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
Toppings
- avocado for serving
- limes for serving
- yogurt for serving
Instructions
Cooking 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: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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